How far is Bensalem, PA from Providence, PA?

The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Providence, PA is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
34.37 mi
00h 52m
Flight
27 mi
43.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27 mi
Kilometers
43.45 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.37 mi
Kilometers
55.32 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Providence
Sun, Apr 19, 2:09 AM EDT
Return by in Bensalem
Sun, Apr 19, 3:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensalem
2026-04-19T01:16
Arrive Providence
Sun, Apr 19, 2:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Wharton
PA

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Bensalem
17.1 mi
00h 26m
To Providence
17.2 mi
00h 26m

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
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.6 mi · 38 min · Delaware Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MacDade Boulevard

    1526 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on MacDade Boulevard West

    1983 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    132 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Macdade Boulevard

    1805 ft · 50 sec · Macdade Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bullens Lane

    1805 ft · 53 sec · Bullens Lane

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bullens Lane

    1656 ft · 46 sec · Bullens Lane

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Chester Road

    1090 ft · 29 sec · Chester Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Providence Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Providence Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Rose Valley Road

    1466 ft · 46 sec · West Rose Valley Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bickmore Drive

    104 m · 16 sec · Bickmore Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Scott Lane

    1232 ft · 57 sec · Scott Lane

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Beaumont Drive

    35 m · 5 sec · Beaumont Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beaumont Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
27.6 mi · 80%
Knights Road
1.64 mi · 5%
Woodhaven Road
0.96 mi · 3%
South Providence Road
0.81 mi · 2%
Bullens Lane
0.66 mi · 2%
MacDade Boulevard
0.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

27.6 mi · 00h 38m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wharton
00h 26m from Bensalem
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bensalem and Rain Showers near Providence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Wharton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Bensalem and 17.2 miles from Providence.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wharton

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 Wharton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 1.4 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 1.6 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 1.6 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 1.5 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 Wharton.

RAIL

30th Street Station

4 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

8 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

10 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

10 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Providence. Straight-line distance: 27 mi (43.45 km).

Bensalem

#1 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Providence

Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population7,026
Coordinates39.8884500, -75.3763000
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Bensalem (-74.95128, 40.10455)
End: Providence (-75.3763, 39.88845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.59 L · about $4.94
Round trip
$9.89
2.42 gal · 9.18 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.94 $9.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.56 $11.13
Premium $4.95 $5.99 $11.99
Diesel $5.98 $7.24 $14.47

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 Providence. The current time is 01:16:59.

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.