How far is Bensalem, PA from Norwood, PA?
The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Norwood, PA is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bensalem and Norwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and Norwood.
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Start on the route
41 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Knights Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Knights Road
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Turn left onto Woodhaven Road
2399 ft · 44 sec · Woodhaven Road
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 63 East: Bristol Pike
838 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Woodhaven Road
2661 ft · 41 sec · Woodhaven Road
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
1803 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
25.1 mi · 34 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 420: Prospect Park, Essington
1253 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 420 North: Prospect Park
1312 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Wanamaker Avenue
2198 ft · 43 sec · Wanamaker Avenue
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Continue on Lincoln Avenue
1531 ft · 43 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto Chester Pike
1 km · 1 min · Chester Pike
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Turn left onto West Ridley Avenue
873 ft · 41 sec · West Ridley Avenue
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Turn right onto Welcome Avenue
73 m · 10 sec · Welcome Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Welcome Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bensalem and Norwood.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Delaware Expressway
Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
25.1 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Bensalem and Sunny near Norwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to Norwood?
The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Center City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Bensalem and 15.1 miles from Norwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bensalem and Sunny near Norwood.
Stop Ideas Near Center City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Center City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Norwood. Straight-line distance: 23.58 mi (37.95 km).
#1 Bensalem
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 60,491 |
| Coordinates | 40.1045500, -74.9512800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norwood
Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 5,956 |
| Coordinates | 39.8917800, -75.2996300 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norwood (-75.29963, 39.89178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.40 | $12.80 |
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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