How far is Bensalem, PA from Oil City, PA?
The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Oil City, PA is about 254.5 miles (409.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.6 miles (314.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bensalem and Oil City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and Oil City.
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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
206.1 mi · 3 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown
1614 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Business 220
1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
1124 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
27.8 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2791 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on William Penn Highway
9.7 mi · 11 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 53: Lilly, Portage
2139 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on Evergreen Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Evergreen Street
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Continue on Main Street
155 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Cleveland Street
602 ft · 15 sec · Cleveland Street
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Turn right onto Portage Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Portage Street
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Turn sharp right onto Cassandra Road
82 m · 7 sec · Cassandra Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cassandra Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bensalem and Oil City.
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
206 mi · 03h 43m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Bensalem and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Oil City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to Oil City?
The road trip is about 254.5 miles (409.6 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?
Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.1 miles from Bensalem and 127.4 miles from Oil City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.6 miles (314.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.9 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 7:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.69 one way or $73.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bensalem and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Oil City.
Stop Ideas Near Middlesex
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 Middlesex.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Oil City. Straight-line distance: 195.58 mi (314.76 km).
#1 Bensalem
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 60,491 |
| Coordinates | 40.1045500, -74.9512800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oil City
City of Pennsylvania
| Population | 9,618 |
| Coordinates | 40.4023000, -78.6400200 |
| Altitude | 540 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oil City (-78.64002, 40.4023)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 410 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $36.69 | $73.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $41.30 | $82.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $44.49 | $88.97 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $53.70 | $107.40 |
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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