How far is Carnegie, PA from Bensalem, PA?

The driving distance from Carnegie, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 318.3 miles (512.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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
318.27 mi
04h 48m
Flight
271.39 mi
436.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
271.39 mi
Kilometers
436.76 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
318.27 mi
Kilometers
512.2 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bensalem
Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 AM EDT
Return by in Carnegie
Thu, Apr 23, 8:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carnegie
2026-04-22T22:57
Arrive Bensalem
Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 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
7:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carnegie
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Carnegie
158.9 mi
02h 24m
To Bensalem
159.3 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    81 m · 11 sec · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street

    125 m · 12 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    607 ft · 21 sec · Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Academy Street

    111 m · 13 sec · Academy Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 376 West, I 376 East: Airport, Pittsbugh

    886 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 East: Pittsburgh

    1140 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    296.1 mi · 5 hr 22 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Street Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Street Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Knights Road

    80 m · 9 sec · Knights Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
296 mi · 93%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.5 mi · 5%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
4.36 mi · 1%
Street Road
1.67 mi · 1%
I 76
0.42 mi
PA 132
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

296 mi · 05h 22m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.9 mi
271.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 24m from Carnegie
Leave By
7:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carnegie 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 Carnegie to Bensalem?

The road trip is about 318.3 miles (512.2 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.9 miles from Carnegie and 159.3 miles from Bensalem.

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

The direct path is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.89 one way or $91.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Carnegie and Chance Rain Showers near Bensalem.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carnegie and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 271.39 mi (436.76 km).

Carnegie

#1 Carnegie

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population7,752
Coordinates40.4086800, -80.0833900
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Bensalem

#2 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Avenue (-80.083654, 40.408688)
End: (-74.951388, 40.104613)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 512 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.23 gal
42.51 L · about $45.89
Round trip
$91.77
22.46 gal · 85.02 L
Estimated CO2
99.8 kg one way
Round trip: 199.6 kg / 440 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.89 $91.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.65 $103.29
Premium $4.95 $55.63 $111.27
Diesel $5.98 $67.16 $134.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Carnegie and Bensalem. The current time is 22:57:17.

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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.