How far is Jeannette, PA from Bensalem, PA?
The driving distance from Jeannette, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 290.7 miles (467.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jeannette and Bensalem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeannette and Bensalem.
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Start on Gaskill Avenue
63 m · 4 sec · Gaskill Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South 2nd Street
934 ft · 29 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Cuyler Avenue
567 ft · 30 sec · Cuyler Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chambers Avenue
2962 ft · 1 min · Chambers Avenue
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Turn left onto Agnew Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Agnew Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway
1432 ft · 37 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit right toward PA Tpke 66 South Toll: New Stanton
1855 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
5.6 mi · 6 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton
1360 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton
1490 ft · 31 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
1238 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
903 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
2088 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
277.7 mi · 5 hr 2 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 Jeannette 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
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
278 mi · 05h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Jeannette and Sunny near Bensalem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jeannette to Bensalem?
The road trip is about 290.7 miles (467.8 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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 144.5 miles from Jeannette and 146.2 miles from Bensalem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.92 one way or $83.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Jeannette and Sunny near Bensalem.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jeannette and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 246.54 mi (396.76 km).
#1 Jeannette
City in Pennsylvania
| Population | 9,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.3281200, -79.6153200 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| 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: 468 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
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 | $41.92 | $83.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $47.19 | $94.37 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $50.83 | $101.66 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $61.35 | $122.71 |
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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