How far is Bensalem, PA from Monessen, PA?
The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Monessen, PA is about 298.3 miles (480.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260.8 miles (419.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bensalem and Monessen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and Monessen.
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Start on the route
41 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Knights Road
80 m · 8 sec · Knights Road
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Turn left onto Street Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Street Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Trenton
921 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
1524 ft · 26 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276, PATP
3193 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
872 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
276.8 mi · 5 hr 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
2253 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
15.4 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North Belle Vernon
826 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Monessen Highway
80 m · 5 sec · Monessen Highway
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Continue on Tyrol Road
1211 ft · 24 sec · Tyrol Road
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Continue on Tyrol Boulevard
688 ft · 15 sec · Tyrol Boulevard
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Turn left onto Grand Boulevard
1.9 mi · 5 min · Grand Boulevard
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Turn right onto Marion Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · Marion Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marion Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bensalem and Monessen.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
277 mi · 05h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Bensalem and Sunny near Monessen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to Monessen?
The road trip is about 298.3 miles (480.1 km) and usually takes 05h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.9 miles from Bensalem and 149.4 miles from Monessen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260.8 miles (419.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.98 one way or $85.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bensalem and Sunny near Monessen.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Monessen. Straight-line distance: 260.78 mi (419.69 km).
#1 Bensalem
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 60,491 |
| Coordinates | 40.1045500, -74.9512800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monessen
City in Pennsylvania
| Population | 7,176 |
| Coordinates | 40.1484100, -79.8878300 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monessen (-79.88783, 40.14841)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 480 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $42.98 | $85.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $48.38 | $96.76 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $52.12 | $104.23 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $62.91 | $125.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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