How far is Fairview, PA from Bensalem, PA?
The driving distance from Fairview, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview and Bensalem.
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Start on Essex Avenue
665 ft · 27 sec · Essex Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fairview Road
2245 ft · 1 min · Fairview Road
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Turn left onto Chester Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Chester Pike
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Turn right onto South Stewart Avenue
1540 ft · 38 sec · South Stewart Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 North, PA 420 Alternate Truck South: Philadelphia
1062 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
26.3 mi · 36 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 Fairview 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
26.3 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fairview and Mostly Sunny near Bensalem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairview to Bensalem?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Center City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Fairview and 15.7 miles from Bensalem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fairview and Mostly Sunny near Bensalem.
Stop Ideas Near Center City
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 Center City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 26.31 mi (42.34 km).
#1 Fairview
Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 186 |
| Coordinates | 39.8717800, -75.3446300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.54 | $9.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
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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