How far is Brookhaven, PA from Bensalem, PA?
The driving distance from Brookhaven, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and Bensalem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Bensalem.
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Start on Edgmont Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Edgmont Avenue
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Turn left onto East 22nd Street
3276 ft · 1 min · East 22nd Street
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Turn straight onto MacDade Boulevard
1356 ft · 25 sec · MacDade Boulevard
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Continue on Macdade Boulevard
854 ft · 20 sec · Macdade Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95: Philadelphia, Chester
1164 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 13 Truck South: Philadelphia
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
27.3 mi · 38 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 63 West: Woodhaven Road
3182 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Woodhaven Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Woodhaven Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Knights Road
799 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Woodhaven Road
565 ft · 13 sec · Woodhaven Road
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Turn right onto Knights Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Knights Road
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Turn left
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 Brookhaven and Bensalem.
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.
Delaware Expressway
Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
27.3 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Brookhaven and Chance Rain Showers near Bensalem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Bensalem?
The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Center City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Brookhaven and 16.8 miles from Bensalem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brookhaven and Chance Rain Showers near Bensalem.
Stop Ideas Near Center City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Center City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 28.02 mi (45.09 km).
#1 Brookhaven
Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,053 |
| Coordinates | 39.8692800, -75.3824100 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.47 | $10.95 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.12 | $14.23 |
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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