How far is Old Forge, PA from Bensalem, PA?
The driving distance from Old Forge, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in southwestern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Old Forge and Bensalem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Forge and Bensalem.
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Start on Old Forge Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · Old Forge Road
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Turn left onto Mentzer Gap Road
1.2 mi · 4 min · Mentzer Gap Road
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Turn right onto Beartown Road
68 m · 14 sec · Beartown Road
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Turn left onto Buchanan Trail East
3.1 mi · 5 min · Buchanan Trail East
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Continue on Waynesboro Pike
6.1 mi · 9 min · Waynesboro Pike
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Turn left onto Orchard Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Orchard Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tract Road
124 m · 12 sec · Tract Road
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Turn right onto Boyle Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Boyle Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Emmitsburg Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Emmitsburg Road
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Take the ramp right
1592 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
35.3 mi · 44 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
3275 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1570 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
115.6 mi · 2 hr 4 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 Old Forge and Bensalem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
116 mi · 02h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Old Forge and Chance Rain Showers near Bensalem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Old Forge to Bensalem?
The road trip is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Mount Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87 miles from Old Forge and 88.8 miles from Bensalem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.33 one way or $50.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Old Forge and Chance Rain Showers near Bensalem.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Gretna
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 Mount Gretna.
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Old Forge and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 135.86 mi (218.64 km).
#1 Old Forge
City in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 7,838 |
| Coordinates | 39.7945400, -77.4841600 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| 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: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $25.33 | $50.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.51 | $57.03 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $30.71 | $61.43 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $37.08 | $74.15 |
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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