How far is Palmer, PA from Bensalem, PA?
The driving distance from Palmer, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 306.4 miles (493.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263.3 miles (423.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 11m 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 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmer and Bensalem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmer and Bensalem.
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Start on Tank Hill Road
48 m · 9 sec · Tank Hill Road
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Turn right onto Palmer Road
2810 ft · 2 min · Palmer Road
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Continue on Sr3013
159 m · 23 sec · Sr3013
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Continue on Palmer Adah Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Palmer Adah Road
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Turn right onto Ralph Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Ralph Road
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Turn left onto Hartley Hill Road
1302 ft · 26 sec · Hartley Hill Road
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Continue on Thompson 1 Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Thompson 1 Road
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Continue on Tower Hill Road
1533 ft · 31 sec · Tower Hill Road
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Turn slight right onto New Salem Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · New Salem Road
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Continue on Front Street
820 ft · 16 sec · Front Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2171 ft · 43 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on New Salem Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · New Salem Road
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Turn right onto National Pike
3057 ft · 1 min · National Pike
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Take the exit left
1393 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
15 mi · 17 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 Palmer 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 Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Palmer and Mostly Sunny near Bensalem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palmer to Bensalem?
The road trip is about 306.4 miles (493.1 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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 153.4 miles from Palmer and 153 miles from Bensalem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263.3 miles (423.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.17 one way or $88.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Palmer and Mostly Sunny 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 Palmer and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 263.24 mi (423.65 km).
#1 Palmer
Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 21,443 |
| Coordinates | 39.9117400, -79.9197700 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| 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: 493 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
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 | $44.17 | $88.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.72 | $99.43 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $53.55 | $107.11 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $64.64 | $129.29 |
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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