How far is Bensalem, PA from Upland, PA?

The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Upland, PA is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
34.12 mi
00h 50m
Flight
28.72 mi
46.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.72 mi
Kilometers
46.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.12 mi
Kilometers
54.91 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM EDT
Return by in Bensalem
Thu, Apr 23, 7:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensalem
2026-04-23T05:59
Arrive Upland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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

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
Center City
PA

Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA

From Bensalem
16.8 mi
00h 25m
To Upland
17.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Knights Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Knights Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Woodhaven Road

    2399 ft · 44 sec · Woodhaven Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 63 East: Bristol Pike

    838 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Woodhaven Road

    2661 ft · 41 sec · Woodhaven Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Central Philadelphia

    1803 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    28.5 mi · 39 min · Delaware Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Providence Avenue, Edgmont Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    138 m · 13 sec · Chestnut Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Walnut Street

    62 m · 6 sec · Walnut Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East 14th Street

    2394 ft · 1 min · East 14th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Upland Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Upland Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    877 ft · 33 sec · 6th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1099 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
28.5 mi · 83%
Knights Road
1.64 mi · 5%
Woodhaven Road
0.96 mi · 3%
Upland Avenue
0.84 mi · 2%
East 14th Street
0.45 mi · 1%
I 95 South
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

28.5 mi · 00h 39m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
28.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center City
00h 25m from Bensalem
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bensalem and Sunny near Upland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Center City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Bensalem and 17.3 miles from Upland.

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

The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bensalem and Sunny near Upland.

Stop Ideas Near Center City

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Center City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 1.3 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 1.4 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 1.4 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 1.3 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Center City.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Upland. Straight-line distance: 28.72 mi (46.22 km).

Bensalem

#1 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Upland

City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population33,972
Coordinates39.8526100, -75.3826900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.951388, 40.104613)
End: Main Street (-75.38259, 39.852611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.56 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.81
2.4 gal · 9.12 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.90 $9.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.52 $11.04
Premium $4.95 $5.94 $11.89
Diesel $5.98 $7.18 $14.35

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 Upland. The current time is 05:59:43.

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.