How far is Bensalem, PA from Palmer, PA?
The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Palmer, PA is about 307.3 miles (494.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263.3 miles (423.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 07m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bensalem and Palmer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and Palmer.
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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
261.7 mi · 4 hr 45 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown
1735 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto State Route 31
6 mi · 9 min · State Route 31
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Continue on Three Mile Hill
665 ft · 15 sec · Three Mile Hill
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Turn left
8 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard
4 mi · 5 min · Memorial Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Blackstone Road
3076 ft · 40 sec · Blackstone Road
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Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue
2453 ft · 34 sec · Morrell Avenue
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Turn slight right onto University Drive
10.7 mi · 12 min · University Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 21
2554 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
49 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto McClellandtown Road
6.9 mi · 12 min · McClellandtown Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
2070 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto High Street
131 m · 21 sec · High Street
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Continue on Corob Street
1599 ft · 1 min · Corob Street
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Turn right onto Edenborn Road
51 m · 3 sec · Edenborn Road
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Continue on Ball Hill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ball Hill Road
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Turn left onto Sr3013
2360 ft · 2 min · Sr3013
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Continue on Palmer Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Palmer Road
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Turn right onto Croushore Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Croushore Road
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Turn right onto Tank Hill Road
61 m · 9 sec · Tank Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tank Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bensalem and Palmer.
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
262 mi · 04h 45m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bensalem and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palmer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to Palmer?
The road trip is about 307.3 miles (494.6 km) and usually takes 06h 03m 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?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.4 miles from Bensalem and 153.9 miles from Palmer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263.3 miles (423.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 $44.29 one way or $88.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bensalem and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palmer.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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 Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Palmer. Straight-line distance: 263.24 mi (423.65 km).
#1 Bensalem
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 60,491 |
| Coordinates | 40.1045500, -74.9512800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmer
Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 21,443 |
| Coordinates | 39.9117400, -79.9197700 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmer (-79.91977, 39.91174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 495 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $44.29 | $88.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.85 | $99.71 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $53.70 | $107.40 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $64.82 | $129.65 |
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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