How far is Philadelphia, PA from Benton, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Benton, PA is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
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 of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Benton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Benton.
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Start on South Penn Square
121 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square
737 ft · 20 sec · East Penn Square
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
1626 ft · 37 sec · North Broad Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 676 East, US 30 East
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
1513 ft · 26 sec · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
2268 ft · 38 sec · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Chester, Philadelphia International Airport
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Delaware Expressway
18.3 mi · 25 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 322 West: West Chester
7.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Baltimore Pike
9.1 mi · 16 min · Baltimore Pike
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Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass
20.3 mi · 28 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 272: Nottingham
1615 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto West Christine Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Christine Road
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Continue on Nottingham Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · Nottingham Road
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Turn right onto Robert Fulton Highway
2093 ft · 50 sec · Robert Fulton Highway
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Turn left onto Furniss Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Furniss Road
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Turn left onto Slate Hill Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Slate Hill Road
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Turn right onto Benton Hollow Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Benton Hollow Road
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Continue on Bald Eagle Road
1243 ft · 54 sec · Bald Eagle Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bald Eagle Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Benton.
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.
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass
20.3 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Benton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Benton?
The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Red Lion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Philadelphia and 35.9 miles from Benton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.34 one way or $20.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Benton.
Stop Ideas Near Red Lion
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
City of Wilmington
Coatesville Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Red Lion.
Downingtown
Exton
Coatesville
Wilmington station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Benton. Straight-line distance: 58.93 mi (94.84 km).
#1 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,578,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.9523300, -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Benton
Borough in northern Columbia County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 805 |
| Coordinates | 39.7764900, -76.2510700 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: Benton (-76.25107, 39.77649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $10.34 | $20.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.64 | $23.27 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.53 | $25.07 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.13 | $30.26 |
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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