How far is Bensalem, PA from Old Forge, PA?
The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Old Forge, PA is about 175 miles (281.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in southwestern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bensalem and Old Forge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and Old Forge.
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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
115 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Gettysburg Pike
1619 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg
651 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
39.6 mi · 50 min
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Turn right onto North Seton Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Seton Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2702 ft · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Waynesboro Pike
7.6 mi · 11 min · Waynesboro Pike
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Continue on Buchanan Trail East
3.1 mi · 5 min · Buchanan Trail East
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Turn right onto Beartown Road
68 m · 15 sec · Beartown Road
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Turn left onto Mentzer Gap Road
1.2 mi · 4 min · Mentzer Gap Road
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Turn right onto Old Forge Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · Old Forge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Forge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bensalem and Old Forge.
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
115 mi · 02h 03m
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 Old Forge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to Old Forge?
The road trip is about 175 miles (281.6 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Mount Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Bensalem and 87.6 miles from Old Forge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 9:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.21 one way or $50.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bensalem and Sunny near Old Forge.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Gretna
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 Mount Gretna.
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Old Forge. Straight-line distance: 135.86 mi (218.64 km).
#1 Bensalem
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 60,491 |
| Coordinates | 40.1045500, -74.9512800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Old Forge
City in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 7,838 |
| Coordinates | 39.7945400, -77.4841600 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old Forge (-77.48416, 39.79454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $25.21 | $50.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.38 | $56.75 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $30.57 | $61.13 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $36.90 | $73.79 |
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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