How far is Bensalem, PA from Silver Spring, PA?

The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Silver Spring, PA is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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
105.29 mi
02h 47m
Flight
82.74 mi
133.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.74 mi
Kilometers
133.16 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.29 mi
Kilometers
169.44 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silver Spring
Sat, Apr 18, 10:57 AM EDT
Return by in Bensalem
Sat, Apr 18, 1:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensalem
2026-04-18T08:09
Arrive Silver Spring
Sat, Apr 18, 10:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 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

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
Portland
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Bensalem
52.6 mi
01h 23m
To Silver Spring
52.6 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and Silver Spring.

  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

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 East: Princeton

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Delaware Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Scudder Falls Bridge

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Scudder Falls Bridge

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 579: West Trenton, Trenton-Mercer Airport Passenger Terminal, Harbourtoun

    1121 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bear Tavern Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bear Tavern Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Jacobs Creek Road

    982 ft · 27 sec · Jacobs Creek Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Bear Tavern Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Bear Tavern Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Trenton-Harbourton Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Trenton-Harbourton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Harbourton-Rocktown Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Harbourton-Rocktown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Harbourton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbourton Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    130 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 31

    566 ft · 7 sec · NJ 31

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 31

    12 mi · 15 min · NJ 31

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    567 ft · 16 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    118 m · 9 sec · Bridge Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    999 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    72 m · 9 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Fairview Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fairview Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on High Bridge - Califon Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · High Bridge - Califon Road

  29. 29

    Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · High Bridge-Califon Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Califon-Chester Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Califon-Chester Road

  31. 31

    Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road

    1 km · 57 sec · High Bridge-Califon Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Califon-Chester Road

    1093 ft · 19 sec · Califon-Chester Road

  33. 33

    Continue on West Mill Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · West Mill Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Schooley's Mountain Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Schooley's Mountain Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Mountain Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Mountain Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Willow Grove Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Willow Grove Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Bilby Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bilby Road

  38. 38

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

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Allamuchy Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Hackettstown Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Hackettstown Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Decker Pond Road

    2068 ft · 38 sec · Decker Pond Road

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Kennedy Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Road

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Wolf's Corner Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Wolf's Corner Road

  43. 43

    Continue on Springdale - Greendell Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Springdale - Greendell Road

  44. 44

    Continue on Springdale - Greendale Road

    1509 ft · 32 sec · Springdale - Greendale Road

  45. 45

    Continue on Greendale Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Greendale Road

  46. 46

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  47. 47

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · Main Street

  48. 48

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Water Street

    103 m · 18 sec · Water Street

  49. 49

    Exit the roundabout onto Water Street

    560 ft · 25 sec · Water Street

  50. 50

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mill Street

  51. 51

    Continue on Newton - Halsey Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Newton - Halsey Road

  52. 52

    Turn right onto Newton Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Newton Avenue

  53. 53

    Turn left

    13.5 mi · 20 min

  54. 54

    Keep slight left

    761 ft · 10 sec

  55. 55

    Keep slight left

    84 m · 11 sec

  56. 56

    Turn left onto Route 209

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Route 209

  57. 57

    Turn right onto Raymondskill Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Raymondskill Road

  58. 58

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Raymondskill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
58 steps
25 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 31
12.2 mi · 12%
NJ 31 North
5.72 mi · 5%
Delaware Expressway
5.5 mi · 5%
Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
5.23 mi · 5%
Schooley's Mountain Road
5.04 mi · 5%
Bear Tavern Road
4.39 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

13.5 mi · 00h 20m

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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 23m from Bensalem
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bensalem and Partly Sunny near Silver Spring.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to Silver Spring?

The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Bensalem and 52.6 miles from Silver Spring.

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

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bensalem and Partly Sunny near Silver Spring.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

53 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Scranton, PA

72 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

72 mi away
French and Albany Streets
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

75 mi away
47 South Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 82.74 mi (133.16 km).

Bensalem

#1 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Silver Spring

#2 Silver Spring

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population18,736
Coordinates41.2995400, -74.8487800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Bensalem (-74.95128, 40.10455)
End: Silver Spring (-74.84878, 41.29954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.06 L · about $15.16
Round trip
$30.32
7.42 gal · 28.12 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.16 $30.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.06 $34.12
Premium $4.95 $18.38 $36.76
Diesel $5.98 $22.19 $44.37

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bensalem and Silver Spring. The current time is 08:09:19.

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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.