How far is Birdsboro, PA from Bensalem, PA?

The driving distance from Birdsboro, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
59.91 mi
01h 07m
Flight
46.35 mi
74.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.35 mi
Kilometers
74.6 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.91 mi
Kilometers
96.41 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bensalem
Sun, May 31, 3:49 AM EDT
Return by in Birdsboro
Sun, May 31, 4:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birdsboro
2026-05-31T02:42
Arrive Bensalem
Sun, May 31, 3:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Birdsboro
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
King of Prussia
PA

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Birdsboro
29.9 mi
00h 33m
To Bensalem
30 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oklahoma Street

    36 m · 9 sec · Oklahoma Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Water Street

    832 ft · 40 sec · North Water Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    4.7 mi · 9 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto River Road

    133 m · 12 sec · River Road

  5. 5

    Continue on River Bridge Road

    1923 ft · 57 sec · River Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Benjamin Franklin Highway

    681 ft · 13 sec · Benjamin Franklin Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward US 422 East: Pottstown, King of Prussia

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Pottstown Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Pottstown Expressway

    13.9 mi · 19 min · Pottstown Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on County Line Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turnpike, King of Prussia, Philadelphia

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 North: King of Prussia

    2230 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2395 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 East: Allentown, New York City

    1255 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    25.2 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Street Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Street Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Knights Road

    80 m · 9 sec · Knights Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
25.2 mi · 42%
Pottstown Expressway
13.9 mi · 23%
East Main Street
4.67 mi · 8%
Pottstown Bypass
4.27 mi · 7%
US 422 East
4.27 mi · 7%
County Line Expressway
2.25 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

25.2 mi · 00h 27m

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
King of Prussia
00h 33m from Birdsboro
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Birdsboro and Sunny near Bensalem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

King of Prussia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from Birdsboro and 30 miles from Bensalem.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.62 one way or $17.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Birdsboro and Sunny near Bensalem.

Stop Ideas Near King of Prussia

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 King of Prussia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.

Philadelphia , PA
5462 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Rating 2.8/5 6 reviews Government office
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building

Upper Darby , PA
100 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Rating 4.2/5 26 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to King of Prussia.

RAIL

Paoli

9 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

13 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

21 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

23 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birdsboro and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 46.35 mi (74.6 km).

Birdsboro

#1 Birdsboro

Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,128
Coordinates40.2645400, -75.8040900
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Bensalem

#2 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Oklahoma Street (-75.804064, 40.264478)
End: (-74.951388, 40.104613)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
8 L · about $8.62
Round trip
$17.24
4.22 gal · 16 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.62 $17.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.70 $19.41
Premium $4.95 $10.45 $20.91
Diesel $5.98 $12.62 $25.24

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Birdsboro and Bensalem. The current time is 02:42:08.

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.