How far is Morrisville, PA from Bensalem, PA?
The driving distance from Morrisville, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 337.8 miles (543.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 276.1 miles (444.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morrisville and Bensalem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morrisville and Bensalem.
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Start on Mount Morris Road
131 m · 15 sec · Mount Morris Road
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Turn right onto Roy E. Furman Highway
14.1 mi · 20 min · Roy E. Furman Highway
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Continue on McClellandtown Road
10.5 mi · 18 min · McClellandtown Road
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Take the exit right
902 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 119 North, US 40 West: Connellsville
2938 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight
75 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road
7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn right
6 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight left
813 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
9 m · 3 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76
150 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
1195 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
262 mi · 4 hr 45 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 Morrisville 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
262 mi · 04h 45m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Morrisville and Rain Showers near Bensalem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morrisville to Bensalem?
The road trip is about 337.8 miles (543.6 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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 159.3 miles from Morrisville and 178.5 miles from Bensalem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 276.1 miles (444.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:42 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.47 one way or $104.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Morrisville and 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
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morrisville and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 276.12 mi (444.38 km).
#1 Morrisville
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 8,490 |
| Coordinates | 39.8948000, -80.1617300 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| 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: 544 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 12m |
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 | $4.40 | $52.47 | $104.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $57.49 | $114.98 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $62.87 | $125.73 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $78.46 | $156.91 |
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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