How far is Bensalem, PA from Quakertown, PA?
The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Quakertown, PA is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bensalem and Quakertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and Quakertown.
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Start on the route
41 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Knights Road
80 m · 8 sec · Knights Road
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Turn left onto Street Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Street Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Trenton
921 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
1524 ft · 26 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276, PATP
3193 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
872 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
8 mi · 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Willow Grove, Doylestown, Jenkintown
2467 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham
95 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham, Biddle Air National Guard Base
621 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Easton Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Easton Road
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Turn slight left onto Horsham Road
7.6 mi · 13 min · Horsham Road
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Turn slight right onto Bethlehem Pike
4.8 mi · 8 min · Bethlehem Pike
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Continue on Sellersville Bypass
8.2 mi · 11 min · Sellersville Bypass
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Continue on South West End Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · South West End Boulevard
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Turn right onto Trumbauersville Road
82 m · 8 sec · Trumbauersville Road
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Turn right onto Mill Road
109 m · 17 sec · Mill Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2048 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Broad Street
3008 ft · 1 min · West Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bensalem and Quakertown.
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.
Sellersville Bypass
Continue on Sellersville Bypass
8.2 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bensalem and Patchy Frost near Quakertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to Quakertown?
The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Montgomeryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Bensalem and 18.5 miles from Quakertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.31 one way or $10.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bensalem and Patchy Frost near Quakertown.
Stop Ideas Near Montgomeryville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Germantown Town Hall
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montgomeryville.
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Paoli
Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Quakertown. Straight-line distance: 31.08 mi (50.02 km).
#1 Bensalem
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 60,491 |
| Coordinates | 40.1045500, -74.9512800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Quakertown
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,757 |
| Coordinates | 40.4417700, -75.3415700 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Quakertown (-75.34157, 40.44177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.44 | $12.88 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.77 | $15.55 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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