How far is Lackawaxen, PA from Bensalem, PA?
The driving distance from Lackawaxen, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
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Halfway Point
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Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lackawaxen and Bensalem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lackawaxen and Bensalem.
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Start on the route
40 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Scenic Drive
1200 ft · 51 sec · Scenic Drive
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Turn straight
4.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
12.6 mi · 19 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on West Harford Street
1 mi · 3 min · West Harford Street
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Merge slight left
1708 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
13.7 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto Newton Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Newton Avenue
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Turn left onto Morris Turnpike
4.1 mi · 7 min · Morris Turnpike
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Continue on Mill Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
147 m · 12 sec · Water Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
142 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
931 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Woodside Avenue
7.5 mi · 13 min · Woodside Avenue
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Continue on Route 206
2 mi · 3 min · Route 206
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Keep slight left
1 km · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville
1170 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 206 South: Somerville
1557 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bartley, Flanders
149 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Flanders - Bartley Road
1 km · 1 min · Flanders - Bartley Road
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Continue on Bartley Road
1709 ft · 34 sec · Bartley Road
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Turn slight right
60 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Bartley - Long Valley Road
1449 ft · 29 sec · Bartley - Long Valley Road
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Continue on Bartley Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Bartley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Mill Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · East Mill Road
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Continue on Califon-Chester Road
1093 ft · 19 sec · Califon-Chester Road
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Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road
1 km · 57 sec · High Bridge-Califon Road
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Continue on Califon-Chester Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Califon-Chester Road
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Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · High Bridge-Califon Road
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Continue on High Bridge - Califon Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · High Bridge - Califon Road
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Continue on Fairview Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Fairview Avenue
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Turn right
72 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Main Street
999 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
118 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Route 31 (CR 513)
12.1 mi · 14 min · Route 31 (CR 513)
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 202
139 m · 9 sec · US 202
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Exit the rotary onto US 202
5.7 mi · 8 min · US 202
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: Trenton
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Harbourton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbourton Road
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Continue on Harbourton-Rocktown Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Harbourton-Rocktown Road
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Continue on Trenton-Harbourton Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Trenton-Harbourton Road
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Continue on Bear Tavern Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Bear Tavern Road
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Continue on Jacobs Creek Road
982 ft · 27 sec · Jacobs Creek Road
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Continue on Bear Tavern Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Bear Tavern Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Philadelphia
1504 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Langhorne
2457 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
5 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road
158 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 132 East: Street Road
101 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Street Road
2 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 Lackawaxen 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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
13.7 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lackawaxen and Partly Sunny near Bensalem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lackawaxen to Bensalem?
The road trip is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Lackawaxen and 86.3 miles from Bensalem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.25 one way or $42.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lackawaxen and Partly Sunny near Bensalem.
Stop Ideas Near Portland
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 Portland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lackawaxen and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 95.19 mi (153.2 km).
#1 Lackawaxen
Township in Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,178 |
| Coordinates | 41.4820300, -74.9860000 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $21.25 | $42.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.91 | $47.83 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $25.76 | $51.52 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $31.10 | $62.19 |
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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