How far is Perkiomen, PA from Bensalem, PA?

The driving distance from Perkiomen, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.29 mi
00h 39m
Flight
26.98 mi
43.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.98 mi
Kilometers
43.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.29 mi
Kilometers
58.41 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bensalem
Sun, Apr 19, 10:27 AM EDT
Return by in Perkiomen
Sun, Apr 19, 11:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Perkiomen
2026-04-19T09:47
Arrive Bensalem
Sun, Apr 19, 10:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Perkiomen
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Whitemarsh
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Perkiomen
18.1 mi
00h 19m
To Bensalem
18.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 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 Perkiomen and Bensalem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Perkiomen and Bensalem.

  1. 1

    Start on Montgomery Avenue

    5 m · 6 sec · Montgomery Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    845 ft · 42 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Oakland Avenue

    78 m · 13 sec · Oakland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Egypt Road

    2551 ft · 1 min · Egypt Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward US 422 East

    2157 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Expressway

    3 mi · 4 min · Pottstown Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on County Line Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turnpike, King of Prussia, Philadelphia

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 North: King of Prussia

    2230 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2395 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 East: Allentown, New York City

    1255 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    25.2 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Street Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Street Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Knights Road

    80 m · 9 sec · Knights Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
25.2 mi · 69%
Pottstown Expressway
3.01 mi · 8%
County Line Expressway
2.25 mi · 6%
Street Road
1.67 mi · 5%
US 202 North
1.1 mi · 3%
Egypt Road
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

25.2 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitemarsh
00h 19m from Perkiomen
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Perkiomen 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 Perkiomen to Bensalem?

The road trip is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Whitemarsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Perkiomen and 18.3 miles from Bensalem.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Perkiomen and Rain Showers near Bensalem.

Stop Ideas Near Whitemarsh

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Whitemarsh and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 12.5 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitemarsh.

RAIL

Ardmore

14 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

15 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

19 mi away
2955 Market St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

21 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Perkiomen and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 26.98 mi (43.42 km).

Perkiomen

#1 Perkiomen

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population9,134
Coordinates40.1309400, -75.4607400
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Bensalem

#2 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery Avenue (-75.460586, 40.131071)
End: (-74.951388, 40.104613)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.85 L · about $5.23
Round trip
$10.46
2.56 gal · 9.7 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.23 $10.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.89 $11.77
Premium $4.95 $6.34 $12.68
Diesel $5.98 $7.65 $15.31

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 Perkiomen and Bensalem. The current time is 09:47:43.

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.