How far is Lansdale, PA from Bensalem, PA?
The driving distance from Lansdale, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansdale and Bensalem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansdale and Bensalem.
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Start on South Broad Street
7 m · 5 sec · South Broad Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West Welsh Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · West Welsh Road
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Turn right onto Bethlehem Pike
2112 ft · 40 sec · Bethlehem Pike
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Continue on Fort Washington Expressway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 276: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Toll Road, Fort Washington, Oreland
801 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PATP, I 276: PA Turnpike, Toll Road
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 276 East: New Jersey
1591 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
13.1 mi · 14 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 Lansdale 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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
13.1 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lansdale and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bensalem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansdale to Bensalem?
The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Willow Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Lansdale and 12.9 miles from Bensalem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lansdale and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bensalem.
Stop Ideas Near Willow Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Willow Grove.
Cornwells Heights
North Philadelphia station
Pennsauken, NJ
Ardmore
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansdale and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 19.94 mi (32.09 km).
#1 Lansdale
Borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 17,335 |
| Coordinates | 40.2415000, -75.2837900 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
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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