How far is Penn, PA from Bensalem, PA?
The driving distance from Penn, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 291.9 miles (469.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.9 miles (398.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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 04h 36m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Penn and Bensalem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penn and Bensalem.
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Start on North Railroad Street
55 m · 10 sec · North Railroad Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
99 m · 16 sec · Harrison Avenue
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Turn right onto Locust Street
1884 ft · 1 min · Locust Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 11th Street
843 ft · 39 sec · 11th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Coal Street
696 ft · 19 sec · Coal Street
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Turn left onto South Youghogheny Street
98 m · 9 sec · South Youghogheny Street
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Continue on Penn Adamsburg Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Penn Adamsburg Road
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Continue on Edna Road
151 m · 14 sec · Edna Road
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Take the ramp right
113 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
918 ft · 17 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight left
84 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Wendel Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Wendel Road
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
285.1 mi · 5 hr 10 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 Penn 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
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
285 mi · 05h 10m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Penn 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 Penn to Bensalem?
The road trip is about 291.9 miles (469.7 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.2 miles from Penn and 146.7 miles from Bensalem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.9 miles (398.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 7:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.09 one way or $84.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Penn and Mostly Sunny near Bensalem.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Penn and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 247.9 mi (398.95 km).
#1 Penn
Borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 461 |
| Coordinates | 40.3289600, -79.6411500 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| 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: 470 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $42.09 | $84.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $47.37 | $94.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $51.03 | $102.05 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $61.59 | $123.19 |
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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