How far is Bensalem, PA from Redstone, PA?

The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Redstone, PA is about 301.9 miles (485.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
301.92 mi
05h 37m
Flight
256.46 mi
412.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.46 mi
Kilometers
412.74 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.92 mi
Kilometers
485.9 km
Drive Time
05h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redstone
Tue, May 5, 1:53 PM EDT
Return by in Bensalem
Tue, May 5, 7:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensalem
2026-05-05T08:15
Arrive Redstone
Tue, May 5, 1:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:38 AM to 1:38 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
5:44 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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Bensalem
150.7 mi
02h 48m
To Redstone
151.2 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    276.8 mi · 5 hr 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH

    11 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 51 North: Pittsburgh

    742 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto I 70 West: Washington PA

    81 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1246 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Fayette City Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Fayette City Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fayette City Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
277 mi · 92%
I 70 West
19.3 mi · 6%
Fayette City Road
2.47 mi · 1%
Street Road
1.9 mi · 1%
I 276
0.6 mi
Lincoln Highway
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

277 mi · 05h 01m

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.5 mi
256.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 48m from Bensalem
Leave By
5:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bensalem and Chance Rain Showers near Redstone.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 301.9 miles (485.9 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.7 miles from Bensalem and 151.2 miles from Redstone.

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

The direct path is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 5:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.52 one way or $87.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Redstone. Straight-line distance: 256.46 mi (412.74 km).

Bensalem

#1 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Redstone

Township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Population5,241
Coordinates40.0748000, -79.8036500
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Bensalem (-74.95128, 40.10455)
End: Redstone (-79.80365, 40.0748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 486 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.65 gal
40.33 L · about $43.52
Round trip
$87.03
21.3 gal · 80.66 L
Estimated CO2
94.6 kg one way
Round trip: 189.3 kg / 417 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.52 $87.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.98 $97.96
Premium $4.95 $52.76 $105.52
Diesel $5.98 $63.69 $127.37

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Bensalem and Redstone. The current time is 08:15:44.

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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.