How far is Bensalem, PA from West Norriton, PA?

The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to West Norriton, PA is about 27.3 miles (44 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
27.37 mi
00h 41m
Flight
22.64 mi
36.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.64 mi
Kilometers
36.44 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.37 mi
Kilometers
44.04 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Norriton
Fri, Apr 17, 1:06 PM EDT
Return by in Bensalem
Fri, Apr 17, 1:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensalem
2026-04-17T12:24
Arrive West Norriton
Fri, Apr 17, 1:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bensalem
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Willow Grove
PA

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, USA

From Bensalem
13.7 mi
00h 20m
To West Norriton
13.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and West Norriton.

  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

    17.1 mi · 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

    783 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1323 ft · 21 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Mid-County Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Norristown, Ridge Pike

    1575 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West Ridge Pike

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Ridge Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    908 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Ridge Pike

    1708 ft · 59 sec · East Ridge Pike

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Conshohocken Road

    631 ft · 25 sec · Conshohocken Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Lafayette Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Lafayette Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cherry Street

    97 m · 21 sec · Cherry Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Schuylkill Avenue

    780 ft · 36 sec · Schuylkill Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Juanita Road

    155 m · 22 sec · Juanita Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Juanita Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.1 mi · 62%
West Main Street
1.91 mi · 7%
Street Road
1.9 mi · 7%
East Lafayette Street
1.53 mi · 6%
Mid-County Expressway
0.85 mi · 3%
West Ridge Pike
0.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

17.1 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willow Grove
00h 20m from Bensalem
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bensalem and Chance Rain Showers near West Norriton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to West Norriton?

The road trip is about 27.3 miles (44 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Willow Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Bensalem and 13.7 miles from West Norriton.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bensalem and Chance Rain Showers near West Norriton.

Stop Ideas Near Willow Grove

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 Willow Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 13.4 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 13.3 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 13.2 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 13.4 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 Willow Grove.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

16 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

17 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

19 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore

21 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and West Norriton. Straight-line distance: 22.64 mi (36.44 km).

Bensalem

#1 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
West Norriton

#2 West Norriton

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population15,668
Coordinates40.1295500, -75.3785200
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Bensalem (-74.95128, 40.10455)
End: West Norriton (-75.37852, 40.12955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.66 L · about $3.96
Round trip
$7.93
1.94 gal · 7.32 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.96 $7.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.46 $8.92
Premium $4.95 $4.81 $9.61
Diesel $5.98 $5.80 $11.60

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bensalem and West Norriton. The current time is 12:24:18.

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.