How far is Providence, PA from Bensalem, PA?

The driving distance from Providence, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
39.51 mi
00h 44m
Flight
27 mi
43.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27 mi
Kilometers
43.45 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.51 mi
Kilometers
63.58 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bensalem
Sun, Apr 19, 12:29 AM EDT
Return by in Providence
Sun, Apr 19, 1:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Providence
2026-04-18T23:44
Arrive Bensalem
Sun, Apr 19, 12:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

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

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
Wharton
PA

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Providence
17 mi
00h 22m
To Bensalem
22.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
51°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Providence and Bensalem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Beaumont Drive

    35 m · 11 sec · Beaumont Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Scott Lane

    1232 ft · 58 sec · Scott Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bickmore Drive

    104 m · 17 sec · Bickmore Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Rose Valley Road

    1466 ft · 40 sec · West Rose Valley Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Providence Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Providence Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Chester Road

    1091 ft · 25 sec · Chester Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bullens Lane

    1656 ft · 48 sec · Bullens Lane

  8. 8

    Continue on Bullens Lane

    1805 ft · 51 sec · Bullens Lane

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard

    552 ft · 19 sec · Macdade Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95: Philadelphia, Chester

    1164 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 13 Truck South: Philadelphia

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    27.3 mi · 38 min · Delaware Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 63 West: Woodhaven Road

    3182 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Woodhaven Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Woodhaven Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Knights Road

    799 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Woodhaven Road

    565 ft · 13 sec · Woodhaven Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Knights Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Knights Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    41 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Providence 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
27.3 mi · 69%
Knights Road
1.73 mi · 4%
Woodhaven Road
1.01 mi · 3%
I 95 North
0.82 mi · 2%
South Providence Road
0.8 mi · 2%
Bullens Lane
0.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

27.3 mi · 00h 38m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wharton
00h 22m from Providence
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Providence and Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog near Bensalem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Providence to Bensalem?

The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Wharton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Providence and 22.5 miles from Bensalem.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Providence and Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog near Bensalem.

Stop Ideas Near Wharton

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 Wharton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 1.4 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 1.5 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 1.5 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 1.4 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 Wharton.

RAIL

30th Street Station

4 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

8 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

10 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

10 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 27 mi (43.45 km).

Providence

#1 Providence

Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population7,026
Coordinates39.8884500, -75.3763000
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Bensalem

#2 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Beaumont Drive (-75.376472, 39.888223)
End: (-74.951388, 40.104613)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.28 L · about $5.68
Round trip
$11.36
2.78 gal · 10.56 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.68 $11.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.39 $12.79
Premium $4.95 $6.89 $13.77
Diesel $5.98 $8.31 $16.62

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 Providence and Bensalem. The current time is 23:44:52.

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.