How far is Jefferson Hills, PA from Bensalem, PA?

The driving distance from Jefferson Hills, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 306.1 miles (492.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.2 miles (423.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m 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
306.11 mi
04h 55m
Flight
263.14 mi
423.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.14 mi
Kilometers
423.48 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.11 mi
Kilometers
492.64 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bensalem
Wed, Apr 15, 5:22 PM EDT
Return by in Jefferson Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 10:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson Hills
2026-04-15T12:26
Arrive Bensalem
Wed, Apr 15, 5:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 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
7:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jefferson Hills
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Jefferson Hills
151.9 mi
02h 27m
To Bensalem
154.3 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson Hills and Bensalem.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    818 ft · 38 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Majestic Drive

    76 m · 13 sec · Majestic Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Redcliff Drive

    1327 ft · 1 min · Redcliff Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Old Clairton Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Clairton Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    7.4 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    723 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Rainbow Run Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Rainbow Run Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Newton Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · West Newton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Mount Pleasant Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    766 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

    2088 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    277.7 mi · 5 hr 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Street Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Street Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Knights Road

    80 m · 9 sec · Knights Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
278 mi · 91%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5.96 mi · 2%
West Newton Road
4.82 mi · 2%
Mount Pleasant Road
3.75 mi · 1%
Street Road
1.67 mi · 1%
Old Clairton Road
1.1 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.9 mi
263.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 27m from Jefferson Hills
Leave By
7:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jefferson Hills and Sunny near Bensalem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jefferson Hills to Bensalem?

The road trip is about 306.1 miles (492.6 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.9 miles from Jefferson Hills and 154.3 miles from Bensalem.

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

The direct path is about 263.2 miles (423.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 7:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.13 one way or $88.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jefferson Hills and Sunny near Bensalem.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson Hills and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 263.14 mi (423.48 km).

Jefferson Hills

#1 Jefferson Hills

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population11,136
Coordinates40.2911800, -79.9319900
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Bensalem

#2 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.931198, 40.292348)
End: (-74.951388, 40.104613)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 493 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.8 gal
40.89 L · about $44.13
Round trip
$88.26
21.6 gal · 81.78 L
Estimated CO2
96 kg one way
Round trip: 192 kg / 423 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.13 $88.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.67 $99.34
Premium $4.95 $53.50 $107.01
Diesel $5.98 $64.58 $129.17

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson Hills and Bensalem. The current time is 12:26:57.

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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.