How far is Clifton Heights, PA from Bensalem, PA?
The driving distance from Clifton Heights, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
District in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton Heights and Bensalem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton Heights and Bensalem.
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Start on the route
51 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto South Springfield Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Springfield Road
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Turn left onto South Macdade Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Macdade Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Cobbs Creek Parkway
56 m · 8 sec · West Cobbs Creek Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on West Cobbs Creek Parkway
78 m · 7 sec · West Cobbs Creek Parkway
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Continue on South 65th Street
1583 ft · 49 sec · South 65th Street
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Turn left onto Chester Avenue
51 m · 8 sec · Chester Avenue
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Turn right onto South 65th Street
542 ft · 22 sec · South 65th Street
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Turn left onto Kingsessing Avenue
1.3 mi · 4 min · Kingsessing Avenue
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Turn left onto South 52nd Street
531 ft · 19 sec · South 52nd Street
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Turn right onto Chester Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · Chester Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Woodland Avenue
1093 ft · 39 sec · Woodland Avenue
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Continue on Baltimore Avenue
575 ft · 22 sec · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South University Avenue
1802 ft · 55 sec · South University Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 76 West
2754 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
1.5 km · 1 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
2268 ft · 38 sec · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: New York
594 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
2239 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
12.1 mi · 17 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 Clifton Heights 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
12.1 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Clifton Heights and Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog near Bensalem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton Heights to Bensalem?
The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Clifton Heights and 26 miles from Bensalem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clifton Heights and Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog near Bensalem.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond
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 Richmond.
Pennsauken, NJ
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton Heights and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 21.91 mi (35.26 km).
#1 Clifton Heights
Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 6,695 |
| Coordinates | 39.9292800, -75.2963000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.35 | $12.69 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.84 | $13.67 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.25 | $16.50 |
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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