How far is Hatfield, PA from Bensalem, PA?

The driving distance from Hatfield, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 297.8 miles (479.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.9 miles (408.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
297.77 mi
04h 41m
Flight
253.9 mi
408.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.9 mi
Kilometers
408.62 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.77 mi
Kilometers
479.21 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bensalem
Tue, May 5, 4:47 PM EDT
Return by in Hatfield
Tue, May 5, 9:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hatfield
2026-05-05T12:05
Arrive Bensalem
Tue, May 5, 4:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hatfield
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Hatfield
147.6 mi
02h 20m
To Bensalem
150.2 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hatfield and Bensalem.

  1. 1

    Start on Morgantown Road

    3054 ft · 54 sec · Morgantown Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Morgantown Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pittsburgh Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1344 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    75 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76

    150 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    262 mi · 4 hr 45 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Street Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Street Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Knights Road

    80 m · 9 sec · Knights Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
262 mi · 88%
Pittsburgh Street
15.3 mi · 5%
Pleasant Valley Road
7.94 mi · 3%
Street Road
1.67 mi · 1%
Morgantown Street
1.25 mi
Morgantown Road
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

262 mi · 04h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.9 mi
253.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 20m from Hatfield
Leave By
7:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hatfield and Sunny near Bensalem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hatfield to Bensalem?

The road trip is about 297.8 miles (479.2 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.6 miles from Hatfield and 150.2 miles from Bensalem.

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

The direct path is about 253.9 miles (408.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 7:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.94 one way or $85.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hatfield and Sunny near Bensalem.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hatfield and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 253.9 mi (408.62 km).

Hatfield

#1 Hatfield

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,323
Coordinates39.8778500, -79.7392100
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Bensalem

#2 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Morgantown Road (-79.739065, 39.877769)
End: (-74.951388, 40.104613)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 479 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.51 gal
39.77 L · about $42.94
Round trip
$85.89
21.02 gal · 79.54 L
Estimated CO2
93.4 kg one way
Round trip: 186.8 kg / 412 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.94 $85.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.34 $96.67
Premium $4.95 $52.07 $104.13
Diesel $5.98 $62.85 $125.70

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Hatfield and Bensalem. The current time is 12:05:27.

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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.