How far is Dunmore, PA from Bensalem, PA?
The driving distance from Dunmore, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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 02h 08m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunmore and Bensalem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunmore and Bensalem.
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Start on South Blakely Street
1933 ft · 35 sec · South Blakely Street
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Continue on Cherry Street
113 m · 8 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn right onto Wheeler Avenue
3164 ft · 59 sec · Wheeler Avenue
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Turn right onto Myrtle Street
122 m · 12 sec · Myrtle Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Harrison Avenue
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Continue on Crown Avenue
1207 ft · 29 sec · Crown Avenue
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Turn left onto River Street
1502 ft · 35 sec · River Street
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Take the ramp right
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
8.4 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 South: Pittston
1109 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
944 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP
104 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
1968 ft · 58 sec
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Continue straight
152 m · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1654 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey
1651 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 19 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 Dunmore 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 Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.4 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Dunmore 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 Dunmore to Bensalem?
The road trip is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Schnecksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Dunmore and 65.1 miles from Bensalem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.55 one way or $37.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Dunmore and Chance Rain Showers near Bensalem.
Stop Ideas Near Schnecksville
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 Schnecksville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunmore and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 97.62 mi (157.1 km).
#1 Dunmore
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 12,836 |
| Coordinates | 41.4198000, -75.6324100 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| 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: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $18.55 | $37.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.88 | $41.76 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.49 | $44.98 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.15 | $54.30 |
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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