How far is Bensalem, PA from Peach Bottom, PA?

The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Peach Bottom, PA is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
90.43 mi
02h 09m
Flight
71.81 mi
115.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.81 mi
Kilometers
115.57 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.43 mi
Kilometers
145.53 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peach Bottom
Sun, Apr 19, 6:51 PM EDT
Return by in Bensalem
Sun, Apr 19, 9:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensalem
2026-04-19T16:42
Arrive Peach Bottom
Sun, Apr 19, 6:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bensalem
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Exton
PA

Village and former civil parish in Rutland, UK

From Bensalem
45.2 mi
01h 04m
To Peach Bottom
45.3 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bensalem and Peach Bottom.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and Peach Bottom.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Knights Road

    80 m · 8 sec · Knights Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Street Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Street Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Trenton

    921 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1524 ft · 26 sec · Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276, PATP

    3193 ft · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown

    872 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    38.9 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown

    3108 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike

    2834 ft · 46 sec · Pottstown Pike

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Uwchlan Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 30 Business Alternate Truck West: Coatesville, Lancaster

    994 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Coatesville

    655 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North 1st Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North 1st Avenue

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on South 1st Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South 1st Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Youngsburg Road

    2964 ft · 59 sec · Youngsburg Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Buck Run Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Buck Run Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Gum Tree Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Gum Tree Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Limestone Road

    7 mi · 10 min · Limestone Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right

    1594 ft · 40 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 272: Nottingham

    1615 ft · 59 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Christine Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Christine Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Nottingham Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Nottingham Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Peach Bottom Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Peach Bottom Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Peach Bottom Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Peach Bottom Road

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto Edgewood Lane

    106 m · 25 sec · Edgewood Lane

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Edgewood Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bensalem and Peach Bottom.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
38.9 mi · 43%
Limestone Road
7.31 mi · 8%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
6.86 mi · 8%
Nottingham Road
6.7 mi · 7%
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
4.46 mi · 5%
Gum Tree Road
4.18 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

38.9 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Exton
01h 04m from Bensalem
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bensalem and Rain Showers Likely near Peach Bottom.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to Peach Bottom?

The road trip is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km) and usually takes 02h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Exton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Bensalem and 45.3 miles from Peach Bottom.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.03 one way or $26.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bensalem and Rain Showers Likely near Peach Bottom.

Stop Ideas Near Exton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Exton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Exton.

RAIL

Exton

1 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

8 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

12 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

18 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Peach Bottom. Straight-line distance: 71.81 mi (115.57 km).

Bensalem

#1 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
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#2 Peach Bottom

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population5,053
Coordinates39.7509400, -76.2257900
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Bensalem (-74.95128, 40.10455)
End: Peach Bottom (-76.22579, 39.75094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.08 L · about $13.03
Round trip
$26.07
6.38 gal · 24.16 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.03 $26.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.67 $29.34
Premium $4.95 $15.80 $31.61
Diesel $5.98 $19.08 $38.15

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bensalem and Peach Bottom. The current time is 16:42:17.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.