How far is Chartiers, PA from Bensalem, PA?
The driving distance from Chartiers, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 317.6 miles (511.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 269.9 miles (434.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chartiers and Bensalem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chartiers and Bensalem.
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Start on Chartiers Road
1948 ft · 53 sec · Chartiers Road
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Continue on Seven Creeks Road
110 m · 10 sec · Seven Creeks Road
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Continue on Castile Run Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Castile Run Road
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Continue on Center Street
1538 ft · 42 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Front Street
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Continue on Water Street
2511 ft · 42 sec · Water Street
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Turn straight onto Front Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Front Street
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Continue on Low Hill Road
3 mi · 5 min · Low Hill Road
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Turn left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
6 mi · 6 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: New Stanton
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.3 mi · 27 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
2490 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
2088 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
277.7 mi · 5 hr 2 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 Chartiers and Bensalem.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
278 mi · 05h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Chartiers and Rain Showers near Bensalem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chartiers to Bensalem?
The road trip is about 317.6 miles (511.2 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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 158.6 miles from Chartiers and 159 miles from Bensalem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 269.9 miles (434.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 7:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.80 one way or $91.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Chartiers and Rain Showers near Bensalem.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chartiers and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 269.94 mi (434.43 km).
#1 Chartiers
Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 8,299 |
| Coordinates | 39.9581300, -80.0508900 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| 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: 511 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 57m |
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 | $45.80 | $91.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $51.55 | $103.11 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $55.53 | $111.07 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $67.04 | $134.07 |
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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