How far is Bensalem, PA from Uniontown, PA?

The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Uniontown, PA is about 293.8 miles (472.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.6 miles (406.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
293.85 mi
05h 35m
Flight
252.57 mi
406.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.57 mi
Kilometers
406.47 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.85 mi
Kilometers
472.91 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Uniontown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM EDT
Return by in Bensalem
Thu, Apr 23, 9:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensalem
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Uniontown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 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
5:48 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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Bensalem
146.7 mi
02h 47m
To Uniontown
147.1 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    261.7 mi · 4 hr 45 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown

    1735 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Route 31

    6 mi · 9 min · State Route 31

  11. 11

    Continue on Three Mile Hill

    665 ft · 15 sec · Three Mile Hill

  12. 12

    Turn left

    8 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard

    4 mi · 5 min · Memorial Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Blackstone Road

    3076 ft · 40 sec · Blackstone Road

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue

    2453 ft · 34 sec · Morrell Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto University Drive

    5.2 mi · 6 min · University Drive

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Connellsville Street

    2548 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Connellsville Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Connellsville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Connellsville Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Connellsville Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    111 m · 21 sec · Lincoln Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Evans Street

    130 m · 19 sec · Evans Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Evans Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
262 mi · 89%
State Route 31
6.05 mi · 2%
University Drive
5.15 mi · 2%
Memorial Boulevard
3.98 mi · 1%
Connellsville Road
2.25 mi · 1%
Connellsville Street
1.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

262 mi · 04h 45m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
252.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 47m from Bensalem
Leave By
5:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bensalem and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Uniontown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 293.8 miles (472.9 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.7 miles from Bensalem and 147.1 miles from Uniontown.

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

The direct path is about 252.6 miles (406.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 5:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.37 one way or $84.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bensalem and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Uniontown.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Uniontown. Straight-line distance: 252.57 mi (406.47 km).

Bensalem

#1 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Uniontown

City in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population9,632
Coordinates39.9000800, -79.7164300
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: Bensalem (-74.95128, 40.10455)
End: Uniontown (-79.71643, 39.90008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 473 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.37 gal
39.25 L · about $42.37
Round trip
$84.74
20.74 gal · 78.5 L
Estimated CO2
92.2 kg one way
Round trip: 184.3 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.37 $84.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.69 $95.38
Premium $4.95 $51.37 $102.75
Diesel $5.98 $62.01 $124.03

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bensalem and Uniontown. The current time is 22:43:37.

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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.