How far is Bensalem, PA from West Lampeter, PA?
The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to West Lampeter, PA is about 89.5 miles (144 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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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 West Lampeter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and West Lampeter.
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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
64.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Lancaster
2990 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
681 ft · 26 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Turn left
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 East: Philadelphia
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road
642 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
74 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Greenfield Road
2820 ft · 1 min · Greenfield Road
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Turn right onto Old Philadelphia Pike
1.6 km · 2 min · Old Philadelphia Pike
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Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway East
98 m · 14 sec · Lincoln Highway East
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Turn left onto Lampeter Road
2770 ft · 59 sec · Lampeter Road
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Turn right onto Peony Road
27 m · 4 sec · Peony Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Peony Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bensalem and West Lampeter.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
64.5 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Bensalem and Sunny near West Lampeter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to West Lampeter?
The road trip is about 89.5 miles (144 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
East Nantmeal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Bensalem and 44.8 miles from West Lampeter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.91 one way or $25.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bensalem and Sunny near West Lampeter.
Stop Ideas Near East Nantmeal
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 East Nantmeal.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and West Lampeter. Straight-line distance: 69.93 mi (112.54 km).
#1 Bensalem
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 60,491 |
| Coordinates | 40.1045500, -74.9512800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Lampeter
Township of Pennsylvania
| Population | 15,983 |
| Coordinates | 40.0303800, -76.2702400 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Lampeter (-76.27024, 40.03038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $12.91 | $25.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.53 | $29.07 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.65 | $31.31 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.90 | $37.79 |
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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