How far is Peach Bottom, PA from Bensalem, PA?

The driving distance from Peach Bottom, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
88.43 mi
01h 47m
Flight
71.81 mi
115.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.81 mi
Kilometers
115.57 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.43 mi
Kilometers
142.32 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bensalem
Sun, Apr 19, 5:02 PM EDT
Return by in Peach Bottom
Sun, Apr 19, 6:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peach Bottom
2026-04-19T15:15
Arrive Bensalem
Sun, Apr 19, 5:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Peach Bottom
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Downingtown
PA

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Peach Bottom
45.1 mi
00h 53m
To Bensalem
43.4 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph NW
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 Peach Bottom and Bensalem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Peach Bottom and Bensalem.

  1. 1

    Start on Edgewood Lane

    106 m · 25 sec · Edgewood Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on Peach Bottom Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Peach Bottom Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Peach Bottom Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Peach Bottom Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Nottingham Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Nottingham Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Christine Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Christine Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on West Christine Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Christine Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1614 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 10: Oxford, Cochranville

    1294 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Limestone Road

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Limestone Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Gum Tree Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Gum Tree Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Buck Run Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Buck Run Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Youngsburg Road

    2964 ft · 59 sec · Youngsburg Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South 1st Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South 1st Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East

    781 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 113 North: Lionville

    1931 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto West Uwchlan Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Pottstown Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Pottstown Pike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1875 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey

    1334 ft · 17 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    39.5 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Street Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Street Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Knights Road

    80 m · 9 sec · Knights Road

  26. 26

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Peach Bottom and Bensalem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.5 mi · 45%
Limestone Road
7.14 mi · 8%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
6.89 mi · 8%
Nottingham Road
6.7 mi · 8%
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
4.77 mi · 5%
Gum Tree Road
4.18 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

39.5 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Downingtown
00h 53m from Peach Bottom
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Peach Bottom 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 Peach Bottom to Bensalem?

The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Downingtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from Peach Bottom and 43.4 miles from Bensalem.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Peach Bottom and Rain Showers near Bensalem.

Stop Ideas Near Downingtown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Downingtown

1 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

10 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

19 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peach Bottom and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 71.81 mi (115.57 km).

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#1 Peach Bottom

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population5,053
Coordinates39.7509400, -76.2257900
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Bensalem

#2 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Peach Bottom Village (-76.225616, 39.750738)
End: (-74.951388, 40.104613)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.81 L · about $12.75
Round trip
$25.50
6.24 gal · 23.62 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.75 $25.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.35 $28.70
Premium $4.95 $15.46 $30.91
Diesel $5.98 $18.66 $37.32

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 Peach Bottom and Bensalem. The current time is 15:15:22.

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.