How far is Bensalem, PA from Pennsauken, NJ?

The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Pennsauken, NJ is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.67 mi
00h 25m
Flight
11.7 mi
18.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.7 mi
Kilometers
18.83 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.67 mi
Kilometers
23.61 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pennsauken
Tue, May 26, 3:03 PM EDT
Return by in Bensalem
Tue, May 26, 3:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensalem
2026-05-26T14:37
Arrive Pennsauken
Tue, May 26, 3:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bensalem
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Riverton
NJ

Borough of New Jersey, USA

From Bensalem
7.3 mi
00h 12m
To Pennsauken
7.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Knights Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Knights Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Woodhaven Road

    2399 ft · 44 sec · Woodhaven Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 63 East: Bristol Pike

    838 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Woodhaven Road

    2661 ft · 41 sec · Woodhaven Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Central Philadelphia

    1803 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Delaware Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Cottman Avenue, Tacony Palmyra Bridge, Rhawn Street

    1367 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bleigh Avenue

    118 m · 13 sec · Bleigh Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Milnor Street

    1 km · 1 min · Milnor Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto New State Road

    552 ft · 15 sec · New State Road

  12. 12

    Continue on State Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · State Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    142 m · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward Tacony-Palmyra Bridge, NJ 73 South

    79 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Tacony–Palmyra Bridge

    1.4 km · 1 min · Tacony–Palmyra Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Palmyra Bridge Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Palmyra Bridge Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Hylton Road, U and Right Turns

    550 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Hylton Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hylton Road

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Crescent Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
136.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
4.34 mi · 30%
Hylton Road
3.28 mi · 22%
Knights Road
1.64 mi · 11%
Palmyra Bridge Boulevard
1.06 mi · 7%
Woodhaven Road
0.96 mi · 7%
Tacony–Palmyra Bridge
0.89 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

4.34 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverton
00h 12m from Bensalem
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bensalem and Chance Rain Showers near Pennsauken.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Riverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Bensalem and 7.3 miles from Pennsauken.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bensalem and Chance Rain Showers near Pennsauken.

Stop Ideas Near Riverton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Riverton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 9.2 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 9.2 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

5 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

9 mi away
700 Station Ave.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

10 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

12 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Pennsauken. Straight-line distance: 11.7 mi (18.83 km).

Bensalem

#1 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Pennsauken

Township in New Jersey, United States of America

Population35,728
Coordinates39.9562200, -75.0579500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Bensalem (-74.95128, 40.10455)
End: Pennsauken (-75.05795, 39.95622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.96 L · about $2.12
Round trip
$4.25
1.04 gal · 3.92 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.12 $4.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.39 $4.78
Premium $4.95 $2.58 $5.15
Diesel $5.98 $3.11 $6.22

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Bensalem and Pennsauken. The current time is 14:37:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.