How far is Bensalem, PA from North Sewickley, PA?
The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to North Sewickley, PA is about 344.5 miles (554.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 284.1 miles (457.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 27m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bensalem and North Sewickley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and North Sewickley.
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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
323.4 mi · 5 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 19: Warrendale, Cranberry
1169 ft · 34 sec
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Turn slight left
45 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Perry Highway
7.7 mi · 12 min · Perry Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West New Castle Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West New Castle Street
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Keep slight right to continue on West New Castle Street
4.1 mi · 6 min · West New Castle Street
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Continue on Ellwood-Zelienople Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Ellwood-Zelienople Road
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Turn left onto Mercer Road
2355 ft · 1 min · Mercer Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mercer Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bensalem and North Sewickley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
323 mi · 05h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers leaving Bensalem and Chance Rain Showers near North Sewickley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to North Sewickley?
The road trip is about 344.5 miles (554.4 km) and usually takes 06h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172 miles from Bensalem and 172.5 miles from North Sewickley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 284.1 miles (457.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.4 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.64 one way or $99.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bensalem and Chance Rain Showers near North Sewickley.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
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Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and North Sewickley. Straight-line distance: 284.11 mi (457.23 km).
#1 Bensalem
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 60,491 |
| Coordinates | 40.1045500, -74.9512800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Sewickley
Township of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,315 |
| Coordinates | 40.8431200, -80.2697800 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Sewickley (-80.26978, 40.84312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 554 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 17m |
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 | $49.64 | $99.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $55.88 | $111.76 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $60.19 | $120.38 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $72.66 | $145.31 |
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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