How far is Bensalem, PA from Penn, PA?

The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Penn, PA is about 292.5 miles (470.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.9 miles (398.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
292.5 mi
05h 26m
Flight
247.9 mi
398.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.9 mi
Kilometers
398.95 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.5 mi
Kilometers
470.74 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Penn
Wed, Apr 15, 2:50 PM EDT
Return by in Bensalem
Wed, Apr 15, 8:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensalem
2026-04-15T09:23
Arrive Penn
Wed, Apr 15, 2:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bensalem
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Bensalem
146 mi
02h 43m
To Penn
146.5 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and Penn.

  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

    284.7 mi · 5 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport

    3215 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Greensburg

    946 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    154 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    51 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Edna Road

    988 ft · 27 sec · Edna Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Penn Adamsburg Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Penn Adamsburg Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Coal Street

    696 ft · 19 sec · Coal Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    843 ft · 43 sec · 11th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    1884 ft · 1 min · Locust Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    99 m · 20 sec · Harrison Avenue

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Railroad Street

    55 m · 8 sec · North Railroad Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Railroad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
285 mi · 97%
Street Road
1.9 mi · 1%
Penn Adamsburg Road
1.66 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
1.52 mi · 1%
US 30
0.61 mi
I 276
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

285 mi · 05h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.6 mi
247.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 43m from Bensalem
Leave By
6:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bensalem and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Penn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to Penn?

The road trip is about 292.5 miles (470.7 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146 miles from Bensalem and 146.5 miles from Penn.

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

The direct path is about 247.9 miles (398.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.17 one way or $84.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bensalem and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Penn.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Washington, 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 Washington.

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Penn. Straight-line distance: 247.9 mi (398.95 km).

Bensalem

#1 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Penn

#2 Penn

Borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population461
Coordinates40.3289600, -79.6411500
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Bensalem (-74.95128, 40.10455)
End: Penn (-79.64115, 40.32896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 471 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.32 gal
39.07 L · about $42.17
Round trip
$84.34
20.64 gal · 78.14 L
Estimated CO2
91.7 kg one way
Round trip: 183.4 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.17 $84.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.46 $94.92
Premium $4.95 $51.13 $102.25
Diesel $5.98 $61.71 $123.43

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bensalem and Penn. The current time is 09:23:27.

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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.