How far is North Sewickley, PA from Bensalem, PA?
The driving distance from North Sewickley, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 344.7 miles (554.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 284.1 miles (457.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m 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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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 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Sewickley and Bensalem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Sewickley and Bensalem.
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Start on Mercer Road
2303 ft · 1 min · Mercer Road
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Turn right onto Ellwood-Zelienople Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Ellwood-Zelienople Road
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Continue on Zelienople Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Zelienople Road
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Continue on West New Castle Street
1 mi · 2 min · West New Castle Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Perry Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Perry Highway
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Turn left onto Lindsay Road
109 m · 8 sec · Lindsay Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh
1675 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike
2944 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
2328 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1861 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
324.3 mi · 5 hr 52 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 North Sewickley 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
324 mi · 05h 52m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving North Sewickley 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 North Sewickley to Bensalem?
The road trip is about 344.7 miles (554.7 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.1 miles from North Sewickley and 172.5 miles from Bensalem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 284.1 miles (457.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.69 one way or $99.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Sewickley and Rain Showers near Bensalem.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Sewickley and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 284.11 mi (457.23 km).
#1 North Sewickley
Township of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,315 |
| Coordinates | 40.8431200, -80.2697800 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| 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: 555 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 17m |
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 | $49.69 | $99.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $55.92 | $111.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $60.24 | $120.48 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $72.72 | $145.43 |
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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