How far is Hopewell, PA from Bensalem, PA?

The driving distance from Hopewell, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
70.49 mi
01h 25m
Flight
60.73 mi
97.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.73 mi
Kilometers
97.74 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.49 mi
Kilometers
113.45 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bensalem
Sun, Apr 19, 8:33 AM EDT
Return by in Hopewell
Sun, Apr 19, 9:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopewell
2026-04-19T07:07
Arrive Bensalem
Sun, Apr 19, 8:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopewell
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
West Pikeland
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Hopewell
37.7 mi
00h 42m
To Bensalem
32.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph N
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hopewell Road

    1132 ft · 31 sec · Hopewell Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Locust Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Locust Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hodgson Street

    1086 ft · 37 sec · Hodgson Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Limestone Road

    8.2 mi · 13 min · Limestone Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Gum Tree Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Gum Tree Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Buck Run Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Buck Run Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Youngsburg Road

    2964 ft · 59 sec · Youngsburg Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South 1st Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South 1st Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East

    781 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 113 North: Lionville

    1931 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Uwchlan Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Pottstown Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Pottstown Pike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1875 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey

    1334 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    39.5 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Street Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Street Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Knights Road

    80 m · 9 sec · Knights Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopewell 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.5 mi · 56%
Limestone Road
8.24 mi · 12%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
6.89 mi · 10%
Gum Tree Road
4.18 mi · 6%
West Uwchlan Avenue
3.37 mi · 5%
Buck Run Road
3.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

39.5 mi · 00h 42m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
60.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pikeland
00h 42m from Hopewell
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hopewell and Rain Showers near Bensalem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

West Pikeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Hopewell and 32.8 miles from Bensalem.

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

The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.17 one way or $20.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hopewell and Rain Showers near Bensalem.

Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland

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

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

RAIL

Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

12 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

12 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

21 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopewell and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 60.73 mi (97.74 km).

Hopewell

#1 Hopewell

Borough in Bedford County, Pennsylvania

Population12,548
Coordinates39.7792700, -76.0163400
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Bensalem

#2 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.016267, 39.779323)
End: (-74.951388, 40.104613)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.42 L · about $10.17
Round trip
$20.35
4.98 gal · 18.84 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.17 $20.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.45 $22.90
Premium $4.95 $12.34 $24.67
Diesel $5.98 $14.89 $29.78

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 Hopewell and Bensalem. The current time is 07:07:51.

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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.