How far is East Stroudsburg, PA from Bensalem, PA?

The driving distance from East Stroudsburg, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63 miles (101.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
103.33 mi
01h 41m
Flight
63.01 mi
101.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.01 mi
Kilometers
101.4 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.33 mi
Kilometers
166.29 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bensalem
Sun, Apr 19, 12:51 AM EDT
Return by in East Stroudsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 2:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Stroudsburg
2026-04-18T23:09
Arrive Bensalem
Sun, Apr 19, 12:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Stroudsburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Tinicum
PA

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

From East Stroudsburg
39.4 mi
00h 50m
To Bensalem
63.9 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
51°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Stroudsburg and Bensalem.

  1. 1

    Start on North Kistler Street

    15 m · 9 sec · North Kistler Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Analomink Street

    110 m · 14 sec · Analomink Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · Prospect Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Greentree Drive

    1627 ft · 60 sec · Greentree Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    736 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Keystone Shortway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Portland, Buttzville

    2167 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Route 31 South BEGIN

    26.9 mi · 38 min · Route 31 South BEGIN

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 202

    139 m · 9 sec · US 202

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto US 202

    5.7 mi · 8 min · US 202

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: Trenton

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Harbourton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbourton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Harbourton-Rocktown Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Harbourton-Rocktown Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Trenton-Harbourton Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Trenton-Harbourton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Bear Tavern Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Bear Tavern Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Jacobs Creek Road

    982 ft · 27 sec · Jacobs Creek Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Bear Tavern Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Bear Tavern Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Philadelphia

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Langhorne

    2457 ft · 60 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    5 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    158 m · 13 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 132 East: Street Road

    101 m · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Street Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Street Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Knights Road

    80 m · 9 sec · Knights Road

  28. 28

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 31 South BEGIN
26.9 mi · 26%
US 46 East
10.1 mi · 10%
Keystone Shortway
7.13 mi · 7%
I 295 North
7.07 mi · 7%
US 202
5.77 mi · 6%
Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
5.04 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Route 31 South BEGIN

Turn right onto Route 31 South BEGIN

26.9 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
63 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tinicum
00h 50m from East Stroudsburg
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Stroudsburg 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 East Stroudsburg to Bensalem?

The road trip is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Tinicum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from East Stroudsburg and 63.9 miles from Bensalem.

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

The direct path is about 63 miles (101.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.91 one way or $29.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Stroudsburg and Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog near Bensalem.

Stop Ideas Near Tinicum

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

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

39 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

44 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

44 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

50 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Stroudsburg and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 63.01 mi (101.4 km).

East Stroudsburg

#1 East Stroudsburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population10,085
Coordinates40.9995400, -75.1812900
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Bensalem

#2 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: North Kistler Street (-75.181384, 40.999535)
End: (-74.951388, 40.104613)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.8 L · about $14.91
Round trip
$29.83
7.3 gal · 27.6 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.91 $29.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.79 $33.57
Premium $4.95 $18.08 $36.16
Diesel $5.98 $21.83 $43.65

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Stroudsburg and Bensalem. The current time is 23:09:34.

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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.