How far is Moosic, PA from Bensalem, PA?

The driving distance from Moosic, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
121.23 mi
01h 54m
Flight
95.62 mi
153.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.62 mi
Kilometers
153.89 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.23 mi
Kilometers
195.1 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bensalem
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM EDT
Return by in Moosic
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moosic
2026-04-23T01:13
Arrive Bensalem
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moosic
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Chapman
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Moosic
60.5 mi
00h 57m
To Bensalem
60.7 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moosic and Bensalem.

  1. 1

    Start on Lucas Court

    31 m · 8 sec · Lucas Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    59 m · 11 sec · Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    1214 ft · 50 sec · Spring Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Birney Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Birney Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 81 South

    1433 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 South: Pittston

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    944 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP

    104 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown

    1968 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    152 m · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1654 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    94.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Street Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Street Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Knights Road

    80 m · 9 sec · Knights Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.4 mi · 78%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 15%
I 81 South
3.88 mi · 3%
Street Road
1.67 mi · 1%
Birney Avenue
0.79 mi · 1%
I 476
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

94.4 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
95.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapman
00h 57m from Moosic
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Moosic and Sunny near Bensalem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Moosic to Bensalem?

The road trip is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Chapman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Moosic and 60.7 miles from Bensalem.

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

The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.49 one way or $34.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Moosic and Sunny near Bensalem.

Stop Ideas Near Chapman

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

54 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Paoli

62 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

63 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moosic and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 95.62 mi (153.89 km).

Moosic

#1 Moosic

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,813
Coordinates41.3534100, -75.7382500
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Bensalem

#2 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Lucas Court (-75.73803, 41.353524)
End: (-74.951388, 40.104613)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.19 L · about $17.49
Round trip
$34.98
8.56 gal · 32.38 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.49 $34.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.68 $39.37
Premium $4.95 $21.20 $42.41
Diesel $5.98 $25.59 $51.19

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Moosic and Bensalem. The current time is 01:13:38.

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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.