How far is Plymouth, PA from Bensalem, PA?

The driving distance from Plymouth, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.87 mi
02h 05m
Flight
94.17 mi
151.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.17 mi
Kilometers
151.55 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.87 mi
Kilometers
191.3 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bensalem
Sun, Apr 19, 4:11 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 6:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-19T02:05
Arrive Bensalem
Sun, Apr 19, 4:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Chapman
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Plymouth
59.4 mi
01h 02m
To Bensalem
59.5 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 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 Plymouth and Bensalem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Railroad Street

    43 m · 8 sec · West Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Center Avenue

    69 m · 12 sec · South Center Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Narrows Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Narrows Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Wyoming Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Wyoming Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Pierce Street

    849 ft · 36 sec · Pierce Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Rutter Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Rutter Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1772 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on PATP

    550 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    18 mi · 19 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 Plymouth 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.3 mi · 72%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 15%
Rutter Avenue
8.49 mi · 7%
Street Road
1.67 mi · 1%
South Wyoming Avenue
1.38 mi · 1%
East Main Street
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

85.3 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
94.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapman
01h 02m from Plymouth
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Bensalem?

The road trip is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Chapman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.4 miles from Plymouth and 59.5 miles from Bensalem.

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

The direct path is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.16 one way or $34.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chapman

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chapman, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

54 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Paoli

62 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

63 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 94.17 mi (151.55 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population5,752
Coordinates41.2403600, -75.9446400
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Bensalem

#2 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: West Railroad Street (-75.944541, 41.240196)
End: (-74.951388, 40.104613)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.88 L · about $17.16
Round trip
$34.32
8.4 gal · 31.76 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.16 $34.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.32 $38.63
Premium $4.95 $20.81 $41.61
Diesel $5.98 $25.12 $50.23

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 Plymouth and Bensalem. The current time is 02:05:40.

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.