How far is Bensalem, PA from Upper Saint Clair, PA?
The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Upper Saint Clair, PA is about 315 miles (507 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 271.2 miles (436.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 20m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bensalem and Upper Saint Clair.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and Upper Saint Clair.
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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
284.7 mi · 5 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
3215 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh
1611 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Lincoln Way
6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard
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Continue on Jerome Street Bridge
788 ft · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge
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Continue on West 5th Avenue
1 km · 60 sec · West 5th Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue
2851 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue
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Continue on Richland Avenue
2073 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue
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Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
2553 ft · 47 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Lebanon Church Road
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Continue on Curry Hollow Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road
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Continue on Brownsville Road
1240 ft · 25 sec · Brownsville Road
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Turn right onto Broughton Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Broughton Road
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Turn left onto Baptist Road
3250 ft · 2 min · Baptist Road
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Continue on South Park Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · South Park Road
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Turn right onto Drake Road
2776 ft · 1 min · Drake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bethel Church Road
66 m · 13 sec · Bethel Church Road
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Turn right onto McMurray Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · McMurray Road
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Turn left onto Morrow Road
2455 ft · 1 min · Morrow Road
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Turn left onto Mill Grove Road
1549 ft · 1 min · Mill Grove Road
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Turn left onto Swanson Lane
52 m · 7 sec · Swanson Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Swanson Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bensalem and Upper Saint Clair.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
285 mi · 05h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bensalem and Sunny near Upper Saint Clair.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to Upper Saint Clair?
The road trip is about 315 miles (507 km) and usually takes 06h 10m 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 157.3 miles from Bensalem and 157.8 miles from Upper Saint Clair.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 271.2 miles (436.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 $45.44 one way or $90.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bensalem and Sunny near Upper Saint Clair.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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 Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Upper Saint Clair. Straight-line distance: 271.19 mi (436.44 km).
#1 Bensalem
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 60,491 |
| Coordinates | 40.1045500, -74.9512800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Upper Saint Clair
Home rule municipality in Allegheny County
| Population | 19,896 |
| Coordinates | 40.3359000, -80.0833900 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
End: Upper Saint Clair (-80.08339, 40.3359)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 507 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 55m |
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 | $45.44 | $90.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $51.14 | $102.28 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $55.09 | $110.18 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $66.50 | $133.00 |
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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