How far is Bensalem, PA from Williams, PA?

The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Williams, PA is about 234.9 miles (378.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.1 miles (326.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
234.92 mi
04h 38m
Flight
203.11 mi
326.88 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.11 mi
Kilometers
326.88 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.92 mi
Kilometers
378.07 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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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 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williams
Sat, Apr 18, 6:50 AM EDT
Return by in Bensalem
Sat, Apr 18, 11:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensalem
2026-04-18T02:11
Arrive Williams
Sat, Apr 18, 6:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bensalem
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Shiremanstown
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bensalem
117.3 mi
02h 19m
To Williams
117.6 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    206.1 mi · 3 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1522 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Bedford

    51 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Business 220

    1435 ft · 40 sec · Business 220

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Weber Lane

    1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Country Ridge Road

    1421 ft · 52 sec · Country Ridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Hyndman Road

    14.4 mi · 25 min · Hyndman Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    1243 ft · 25 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Center Street

    600 ft · 17 sec · Center Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 3004

    155 m · 18 sec · State Route 3004

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Church Street

    3110 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Gooseberry Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Gooseberry Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Fairhope Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Fairhope Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairhope Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
206 mi · 88%
Hyndman Road
14.4 mi · 6%
Lincoln Highway
5.43 mi · 2%
Gooseberry Road
2.16 mi · 1%
Street Road
1.9 mi · 1%
Fairhope Road
1.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

206 mi · 03h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
203.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shiremanstown
02h 19m from Bensalem
Leave By
7:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bensalem and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Williams.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 234.9 miles (378.1 km) and usually takes 04h 38m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shiremanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.3 miles from Bensalem and 117.6 miles from Williams.

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

The direct path is about 203.1 miles (326.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.87 one way or $67.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bensalem and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Williams.

Stop Ideas Near Shiremanstown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shiremanstown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shiremanstown.

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

8 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

19 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

30 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

40 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Williams. Straight-line distance: 203.11 mi (326.88 km).

Bensalem

#1 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Williams

Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population6,115
Coordinates39.8306400, -78.7705700
Altitude378
CountryUnited States
Start: Bensalem (-74.95128, 40.10455)
End: Williams (-78.77057, 39.83064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 378 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.29 gal
31.38 L · about $33.87
Round trip
$67.75
16.58 gal · 62.76 L
Estimated CO2
73.7 kg one way
Round trip: 147.3 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.87 $67.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.13 $76.25
Premium $4.95 $41.07 $82.14
Diesel $5.98 $49.57 $99.15

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bensalem and Williams. The current time is 02:11:25.

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.