How far is Bensalem, PA from Union, PA?
The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Union, PA is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bensalem and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and Union.
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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
38.9 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown
3108 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike
2834 ft · 46 sec · Pottstown Pike
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Turn right onto West Uwchlan Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 30 Business Alternate Truck West: Coatesville, Lancaster
994 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
12.5 mi · 17 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
1828 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Futer Street
59 m · 14 sec · Futer Street
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Turn left onto Gap-Newport Pike
105 m · 9 sec · Gap-Newport Pike
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
126 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Strasburg Road
15 m · 2 sec · Strasburg Road
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Turn slight left onto Old Strasburg Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Old Strasburg Road
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Turn straight onto Strasburg Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Strasburg Road
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Continue on Gap Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Gap Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Miller Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Miller Street
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Turn slight right onto Village Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Village Road
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Turn left onto Lampeter Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Lampeter Road
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Continue on Penn Grant Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Penn Grant Road
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Turn left onto Willow Street Pike
2.2 mi · 3 min · Willow Street Pike
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Continue on Lancaster Pike
1345 ft · 21 sec · Lancaster Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike
1093 ft · 17 sec · Lancaster Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike
1.4 km · 1 min · Lancaster Pike
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Turn right onto Miller Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Miller Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rawlinsville Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Rawlinsville Road
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Turn left onto Clearfield Road
25 m · 4 sec · Clearfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clearfield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bensalem and Union.
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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
38.9 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Bensalem and Chance Rain Showers near Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to Union?
The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
West Pikeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from Bensalem and 42.9 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.34 one way or $24.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bensalem and Chance Rain Showers near Union.
Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Pikeland.
Exton
Downingtown
Paoli
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Union. Straight-line distance: 70.71 mi (113.79 km).
#1 Bensalem
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 60,491 |
| Coordinates | 40.1045500, -74.9512800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Union
Township in southeastern Union County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,661 |
| Coordinates | 39.9103800, -76.2630100 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union (-76.26301, 39.91038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.34 | $24.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.89 | $27.78 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.96 | $29.92 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.06 | $36.12 |
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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