How far is Bensalem, PA from West Manheim, PA?
The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to West Manheim, PA is about 135 miles (217.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.5 miles (173 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bensalem and West Manheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and West Manheim.
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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 right to continue on US 30 West
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York
28.8 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: Gettysburg
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Hanover Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Hanover Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Main Street
93 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on York Road
1843 ft · 44 sec · York Road
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Continue on York Road
5.8 mi · 11 min · York Road
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Continue on York Street
1139 ft · 35 sec · York Street
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Turn left onto Grandview Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · Grandview Road
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Turn left onto Baltimore Street
1803 ft · 25 sec · Baltimore Street
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Continue on Baltimore Pike
4.2 mi · 5 min · Baltimore Pike
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Turn left onto Tracey Road
12 m · 2 sec · Tracey Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tracey Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bensalem and West Manheim.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bensalem and Rain Showers near West Manheim.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to West Manheim?
The road trip is about 135 miles (217.3 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Adamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Bensalem and 67.6 miles from West Manheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.5 miles (173 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.49 one way or $38.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bensalem and Rain Showers near West Manheim.
Stop Ideas Near Adamstown
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 Adamstown.
Lancaster station
Parkesburg
Coatesville
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and West Manheim. Straight-line distance: 107.5 mi (173.01 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 Manheim
Township in York County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 9,063 |
| Coordinates | 39.7226000, -76.9177600 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Manheim (-76.91776, 39.7226)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $19.49 | $38.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.94 | $43.87 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.63 | $47.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.52 | $57.05 |
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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