How far is Bloomsburg, PA from Bensalem, PA?
The driving distance from Bloomsburg, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
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
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Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomsburg and Bensalem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomsburg and Bensalem.
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Start on Park Road
7 m · 4 sec · Park Road
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Turn left onto Zeigler Road
1716 ft · 1 min · Zeigler Road
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Turn right onto Fairview Drive
1.1 km · 3 min · Fairview Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fairview Drive
2.3 mi · 6 min · Fairview Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Bernville Road
62 m · 10 sec · Old Bernville Road
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Turn left onto Fairview Drive
608 ft · 30 sec · Fairview Drive
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Turn left onto Bernville Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bernville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 222 South: Lancaster
2149 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue on West Shore Bypass
4.8 mi · 6 min · West Shore Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward I 176 South: Morgantown
2135 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Morgantown Expressway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
2094 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
53.1 mi · 57 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road
2148 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Street Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Street Road
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Turn right onto Knights Road
80 m · 9 sec · Knights Road
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Turn right
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomsburg and Bensalem.
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
53.1 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Sunny leaving Bloomsburg and Sunny near Bensalem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomsburg to Bensalem?
The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
West Pikeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Bloomsburg and 40.1 miles from Bensalem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.56 one way or $23.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomsburg and Sunny near Bensalem.
Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland
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 West Pikeland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomsburg and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 60.32 mi (97.08 km).
#1 Bloomsburg
Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 13,749 |
| Coordinates | 40.4295400, -76.0132700 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bensalem
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 60,491 |
| Coordinates | 40.1045500, -74.9512800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.951388, 40.104613)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.56 | $23.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.02 | $26.03 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.02 | $28.04 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.92 | $33.85 |
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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