How far is Bensalem, PA from Perkiomen, PA?

The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Perkiomen, PA is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.4 mi
00h 48m
Flight
26.98 mi
43.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.98 mi
Kilometers
43.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.4 mi
Kilometers
58.58 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Perkiomen
Sun, Apr 19, 11:59 AM EDT
Return by in Bensalem
Sun, Apr 19, 12:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensalem
2026-04-19T11:11
Arrive Perkiomen
Sun, Apr 19, 11:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Whitemarsh
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Bensalem
18.1 mi
00h 24m
To Perkiomen
18.2 mi
00h 24m

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
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.6 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    2484 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia, Valley Forge

    1398 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    2154 ft · 38 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    136 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 422 West

    2383 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Pottstown

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on County Line Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Pottstown Expressway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Pottstown Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Oaks, Audubon

    1702 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Egypt Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Egypt Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Oakland Avenue

    78 m · 13 sec · Oakland Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    845 ft · 39 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Montgomery Avenue

    5 m · 1 sec · Montgomery Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montgomery Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
24.6 mi · 68%
Pottstown Expressway
3.31 mi · 9%
County Line Expressway
2.1 mi · 6%
Street Road
1.9 mi · 5%
US 422 West
0.75 mi · 2%
I 76 East
0.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

24.6 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitemarsh
00h 24m from Bensalem
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bensalem and Rain Showers near Perkiomen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Whitemarsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Bensalem and 18.2 miles from Perkiomen.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Whitemarsh

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 Whitemarsh and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 12.5 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 12.3 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 12.3 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 12.4 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 Whitemarsh.

RAIL

Ardmore

14 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

15 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

19 mi away
2955 Market St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

21 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Perkiomen. Straight-line distance: 26.98 mi (43.42 km).

Bensalem

#1 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Perkiomen

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population9,134
Coordinates40.1309400, -75.4607400
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Bensalem (-74.95128, 40.10455)
End: Perkiomen (-75.46074, 40.13094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.86 L · about $5.23
Round trip
$10.46
2.56 gal · 9.72 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.23 $10.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.89 $11.77
Premium $4.95 $6.34 $12.68
Diesel $5.98 $7.65 $15.31

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 Perkiomen. The current time is 11:11:38.

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.