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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Edgewood Lane
106 m · 25 sec · Edgewood Lane
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Continue on Peach Bottom Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Peach Bottom Road
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Continue on Peach Bottom Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · Peach Bottom Road
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Continue on Nottingham Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · Nottingham Road
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Continue on West Christine Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Christine Road
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Keep slight right to continue on West Christine Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Christine Road
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Take the ramp sharp left
1614 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass
4.8 mi · 6 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 10: Oxford, Cochranville
1294 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Limestone Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · Limestone Road
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Turn right onto Gum Tree Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Gum Tree Road
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Continue on Buck Run Road
3 mi · 7 min · Buck Run Road
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Continue on Youngsburg Road
2964 ft · 59 sec · Youngsburg Road
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Continue on South 1st Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · South 1st Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East
781 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
6.9 mi · 9 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 113 North: Lionville
1931 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto West Uwchlan Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue
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Turn left onto Pottstown Pike
1.3 km · 1 min · Pottstown Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP
1875 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey
1334 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.5 mi · 42 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 Peach Bottom 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Downingtown.
Downingtown
Exton
Coatesville
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peach Bottom and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 71.81 mi (115.57 km).
#1 Peach Bottom
City in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 5,053 |
| Coordinates | 39.7509400, -76.2257900 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| 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: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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