How far is Pleasant Hills, PA from Bensalem, PA?
The driving distance from Pleasant Hills, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 309 miles (497.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264.7 miles (426 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant Hills and Bensalem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Hills and Bensalem.
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Start on Caryl Drive
113 m · 23 sec · Caryl Drive
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Turn left onto Constitution Drive
100 m · 15 sec · Constitution Drive
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Turn right onto Old Clairton Road
1918 ft · 1 min · Old Clairton Road
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Turn left onto Clairton Boulevard
71 m · 5 sec · Clairton Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward McKeesport, West Mifflin, Allegheny County Airport
152 m · 14 sec
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Turn slight right onto Lebanon Church Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Lebanon Church Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Lebanon Church Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lebanon Church Road
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Turn slight right onto Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
2553 ft · 45 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
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Continue on Richland Avenue
2095 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue
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Continue on W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
1876 ft · 32 sec · W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
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Keep slight left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue on 5th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Lincoln Way
5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way
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Continue on Lincoln Way
1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way
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Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76
988 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on PATP, I 76
876 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1814 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
285.2 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 Pleasant Hills and Bensalem.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight 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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Pleasant Hills 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 Pleasant Hills to Bensalem?
The road trip is about 309 miles (497.3 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.9 miles from Pleasant Hills and 156.2 miles from Bensalem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264.7 miles (426 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.58 one way or $89.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Pleasant Hills and Mostly Sunny near Bensalem.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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 Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Hills and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 264.73 mi (426.04 km).
#1 Pleasant Hills
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 7,968 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356300, -79.9606100 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| 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: 497 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $44.58 | $89.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $50.18 | $100.35 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $54.05 | $108.10 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $65.24 | $130.48 |
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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