How far is Norwood, PA from Bensalem, PA?
The driving distance from Norwood, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norwood and Bensalem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwood and Bensalem.
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Start on Welcome Avenue
42 m · 8 sec · Welcome Avenue
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Turn right onto West Garfield Avenue
699 ft · 31 sec · West Garfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Chester Pike
1.1 km · 2 min · Chester Pike
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
1531 ft · 39 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Wanamaker Avenue
3230 ft · 1 min · Wanamaker Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Philadelphia
1307 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left
1944 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
25 mi · 34 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 63 West: Woodhaven Road
3182 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Woodhaven Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Woodhaven Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Knights Road
799 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Woodhaven Road
565 ft · 13 sec · Woodhaven Road
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Turn right onto Knights Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Knights Road
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Turn left
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 Norwood and Bensalem.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Delaware Expressway
Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
25 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Norwood and Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog near Bensalem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norwood to Bensalem?
The road trip is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Center City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Norwood and 15.3 miles from Bensalem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Norwood and Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog near Bensalem.
Stop Ideas Near Center City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Center City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norwood and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 23.58 mi (37.95 km).
#1 Norwood
Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 5,956 |
| Coordinates | 39.8917800, -75.2996300 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.41 | $8.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.97 | $9.93 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
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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