How far is Bensalem, PA from Unity, PA?

The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Unity, PA is about 304.5 miles (490.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.8 miles (411.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 23m 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
304.52 mi
05h 41m
Flight
255.81 mi
411.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.81 mi
Kilometers
411.68 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.52 mi
Kilometers
490.07 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Unity
Sun, May 3, 8:56 AM EDT
Return by in Bensalem
Sun, May 3, 2:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensalem
2026-05-03T03:14
Arrive Unity
Sun, May 3, 8:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 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
5:36 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
152 mi
02h 50m
To Unity
152.5 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    295.6 mi · 5 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business: Monroeville

    852 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    576 ft · 14 sec · William Penn Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Haymaker Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Haymaker Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Saltsburg Road

    143 m · 12 sec · Saltsburg Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Unity Trestle Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Unity Trestle Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Alley

    1003 ft · 50 sec · East Alley

  18. 18

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

    6 m · 1 sec · Perry Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Perry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
296 mi · 97%
Street Road
1.9 mi · 1%
Unity Trestle Road
1.48 mi
Haymaker Road
0.76 mi
I 276
0.6 mi
I 376 West
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

296 mi · 05h 21m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.7 mi
255.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 50m from Bensalem
Leave By
5:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Bensalem and Mostly Sunny near Unity.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 304.5 miles (490.1 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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 152 miles from Bensalem and 152.5 miles from Unity.

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

The direct path is about 255.8 miles (411.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 5:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.92 one way or $87.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bensalem and Mostly Sunny near Unity.

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 Unity. Straight-line distance: 255.81 mi (411.68 km).

Bensalem

#1 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Unity

Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population21,600
Coordinates40.4922900, -79.7794900
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Bensalem (-74.95128, 40.10455)
End: Unity (-79.77949, 40.49229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 490 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.75 gal
40.68 L · about $43.92
Round trip
$87.85
21.5 gal · 81.36 L
Estimated CO2
95.5 kg one way
Round trip: 191.1 kg / 421 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.92 $87.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.44 $98.88
Premium $4.95 $53.26 $106.51
Diesel $5.98 $64.29 $128.57

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Bensalem and Unity. The current time is 03:14:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.