How far is Lower Burrell, PA from Bensalem, PA?
The driving distance from Lower Burrell, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 311.3 miles (501 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255 miles (410.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lower Burrell and Bensalem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lower Burrell and Bensalem.
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Start on Freeport Street
106 m · 36 sec · Freeport Street
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Continue on Freeport Street
148 m · 13 sec · Freeport Street
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Continue on Logans Ferry Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Logans Ferry Road
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Continue on Logans Ferry Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Logans Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Saltsburg-Leechburg Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Saltsburg-Leechburg Road
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Continue on Leechburg Road
3072 ft · 1 min · Leechburg Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Texas Road
1.3 km · 2 min · New Texas Road
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Continue on Old Leechburg Road
116 m · 7 sec · Old Leechburg Road
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Turn slight right onto New Texas Road
717 ft · 13 sec · New Texas Road
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Turn right onto Center New Texas Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Center New Texas Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Saltsburg Road
917 ft · 26 sec · Saltsburg Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Center Road
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Turn slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on Mosside Boulevard
2225 ft · 51 sec · Mosside Boulevard
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Turn sharp left onto Daugherty Drive
56 m · 12 sec · Daugherty Drive
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Turn right
128 m · 36 sec
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Take the ramp right
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
296.1 mi · 5 hr 22 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 Lower Burrell and Bensalem.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
296 mi · 05h 22m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lower Burrell and Chance Rain Showers near Bensalem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lower Burrell to Bensalem?
The road trip is about 311.3 miles (501 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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 154.2 miles from Lower Burrell and 157 miles from Bensalem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255 miles (410.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.86 one way or $89.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Lower Burrell and Chance Rain Showers near Bensalem.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lower Burrell and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 255 mi (410.39 km).
#1 Lower Burrell
City of Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,997 |
| Coordinates | 40.5531200, -79.7572700 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| 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: 501 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
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 | $44.86 | $89.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $50.50 | $100.99 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $54.39 | $108.79 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $65.66 | $131.32 |
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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