How far is Pottstown, PA from Bensalem, PA?
The driving distance from Pottstown, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pottstown and Bensalem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pottstown and Bensalem.
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Start on the route
80 m · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Queen Street
76 m · 18 sec · Queen Street
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Turn left onto South Hanover Street
2702 ft · 2 min · South Hanover Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 422 East: King of Prussia
925 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pottstown Bypass
4.4 mi · 6 min · Pottstown Bypass
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Continue on Pottstown Expressway
13.9 mi · 19 min · Pottstown Expressway
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Continue on County Line Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turnpike, King of Prussia, Philadelphia
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 202 North: King of Prussia
2230 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
2395 ft · 37 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
1814 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard
1331 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
533 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 276 East: Allentown, New York City
1255 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
25.2 mi · 27 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 Pottstown 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
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Pottstown and Chance Rain Showers near Bensalem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pottstown to Bensalem?
The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
King of Prussia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Pottstown and 25.6 miles from Bensalem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pottstown and Chance Rain Showers near Bensalem.
Stop Ideas Near King of Prussia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to King of Prussia.
Paoli
Ardmore
Exton
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pottstown and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 38.13 mi (61.36 km).
#1 Pottstown
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 22,580 |
| Coordinates | 40.2453700, -75.6496300 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.92 | $17.83 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.76 | $21.53 |
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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