How far is Bensalem, PA from South Strabane, PA?

The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to South Strabane, PA is about 317.4 miles (510.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 275.3 miles (443.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
317.4 mi
06h 01m
Flight
275.35 mi
443.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
275.35 mi
Kilometers
443.13 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.4 mi
Kilometers
510.81 km
Drive Time
06h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Strabane
Thu, Apr 16, 6:28 AM EDT
Return by in Bensalem
Thu, Apr 16, 12:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensalem
2026-04-16T00:26
Arrive South Strabane
Thu, Apr 16, 6:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:02 PM to 1:32 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bensalem
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
158.4 mi
03h 00m
To South Strabane
158.9 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and South Strabane.

  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

    32.7 mi · 46 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 519: Eighty Four, Glyde

    1350 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto Route 519

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Route 519

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East National Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East National Pike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Anderson Drive

    790 ft · 38 sec · Anderson Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Strabane Drive

    9 m · 1 sec · Strabane Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Strabane Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
277 mi · 87%
I 70 West
33.2 mi · 10%
Route 519
2.22 mi · 1%
Street Road
1.9 mi · 1%
East National Pike
1.58 mi
I 276
0.6 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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
275.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
03h 00m from Bensalem
Leave By
11:56 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bensalem and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Strabane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to South Strabane?

The road trip is about 317.4 miles (510.8 km) and usually takes 06h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.4 miles from Bensalem and 158.9 miles from South Strabane.

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

The direct path is about 275.3 miles (443.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.76 one way or $91.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bensalem and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Strabane.

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 South Strabane. Straight-line distance: 275.35 mi (443.13 km).

Bensalem

#1 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
South Strabane

#2 South Strabane

Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania

Population9,449
Coordinates40.1384000, -80.1633900
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Start: Bensalem (-74.95128, 40.10455)
End: South Strabane (-80.16339, 40.1384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 511 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.2 gal
42.4 L · about $45.76
Round trip
$91.53
22.4 gal · 84.8 L
Estimated CO2
99.5 kg one way
Round trip: 199.1 kg / 439 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.76 $91.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.51 $103.02
Premium $4.95 $55.48 $110.97
Diesel $5.98 $66.98 $133.95

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bensalem and South Strabane. The current time is 00:26:25.

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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.