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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
344.65 mi
05h 29m
Flight
284.11 mi
457.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
284.11 mi
Kilometers
457.23 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
344.65 mi
Kilometers
554.66 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bensalem
Sun, Apr 19, 8:50 AM EDT
Return by in North Sewickley
Sun, Apr 19, 2:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Sewickley
2026-04-19T03:20
Arrive Bensalem
Sun, Apr 19, 8:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Sewickley
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From North Sewickley
172.1 mi
02h 44m
To Bensalem
172.5 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Mercer Road

    2303 ft · 1 min · Mercer Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ellwood-Zelienople Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Ellwood-Zelienople Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Zelienople Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Zelienople Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West New Castle Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West New Castle Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Perry Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Perry Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lindsay Road

    109 m · 8 sec · Lindsay Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh

    1675 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike

    2944 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    2328 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1861 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    324.3 mi · 5 hr 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Street Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Street Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Knights Road

    80 m · 9 sec · Knights Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
324 mi · 94%
I 79 South
4.3 mi · 1%
Zelienople Road
3.89 mi · 1%
Ellwood-Zelienople Road
3.37 mi · 1%
Perry Highway
2.07 mi · 1%
Street Road
1.67 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.6 mi
284.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 44m from North Sewickley
Leave By
6:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Sewickley and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 284.11 mi (457.23 km).

North Sewickley

#1 North Sewickley

Township of Pennsylvania

Population5,315
Coordinates40.8431200, -80.2697800
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Bensalem

#2 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Mercer Road (-80.269803, 40.843196)
End: (-74.951388, 40.104613)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 555 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
12.16 gal
46.04 L · about $49.69
Round trip
$99.37
24.32 gal · 92.08 L
Estimated CO2
108.1 kg one way
Round trip: 216.1 kg / 476 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Sewickley and Bensalem. The current time is 03:20:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.