How far is Bensalem, PA from York, PA?

The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to York, PA is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.43 mi
02h 16m
Flight
94.49 mi
152.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.49 mi
Kilometers
152.06 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.43 mi
Kilometers
177.72 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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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 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Thu, Apr 16, 3:06 PM EDT
Return by in Bensalem
Thu, Apr 16, 5:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensalem
2026-04-16T12:49
Arrive York
Thu, Apr 16, 3:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bensalem
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Elverson
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bensalem
55.1 mi
01h 08m
To York
55.3 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Lancaster

    2990 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    681 ft · 26 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1031 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York

    22.3 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Sherman Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · North Sherman Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto East Philadelphia Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · East Philadelphia Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North George Street

    153 m · 17 sec · North George Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North George Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
64.5 mi · 58%
US 30 West
24.1 mi · 22%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
15.9 mi · 14%
Street Road
1.9 mi · 2%
East Philadelphia Street
0.95 mi · 1%
North Sherman Street
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
94.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elverson
01h 08m from Bensalem
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bensalem and Partly Sunny near York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Elverson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from Bensalem and 55.3 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.94 one way or $31.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bensalem and Partly Sunny near York.

Stop Ideas Near Elverson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elverson, 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 Elverson.

RAIL

Coatesville

19 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

20 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

23 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

24 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and York. Straight-line distance: 94.49 mi (152.06 km).

Bensalem

#1 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 York

County seat of York County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population28,768
Coordinates39.9626000, -76.7277400
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Bensalem (-74.95128, 40.10455)
End: York (-76.72774, 39.9626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.9 gal
14.75 L · about $15.94
Round trip
$31.87
7.8 gal · 29.5 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.3 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.94 $31.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.94 $35.87
Premium $4.95 $19.32 $38.64
Diesel $5.98 $23.32 $46.64

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bensalem and York. The current time is 12:49:21.

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.