How far is Quincy, PA from Bensalem, PA?

The driving distance from Quincy, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 175 miles (281.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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
175.02 mi
02h 49m
Flight
140.48 mi
226.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.48 mi
Kilometers
226.08 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.02 mi
Kilometers
281.66 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bensalem
Thu, Apr 16, 12:32 AM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Thu, Apr 16, 3:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-15T21:42
Arrive Bensalem
Thu, Apr 16, 12:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quincy
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
Mount Gretna
PA

Borough in southwestern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Quincy
87.2 mi
01h 24m
To Bensalem
87.7 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Shoestring Hill Road

    24 m · 6 sec · Shoestring Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Anthony Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Anthony Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Manheim Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Manheim Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wayne Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Wayne Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Wayne Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Wayne Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Wayne Avenue

    552 ft · 9 sec · Wayne Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    31.1 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward College Street

    914 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Walnut Bottom Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Bottom Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South West Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South West Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West North Street

    1331 ft · 44 sec · West North Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Hanover Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76, PATP

    3263 ft · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    2841 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    125.4 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Street Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Street Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Knights Road

    80 m · 9 sec · Knights Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
125 mi · 72%
Wayne Avenue
31.5 mi · 18%
Wayne Road
4.76 mi · 3%
Harrisburg Pike
2.07 mi · 1%
Wayne Highway
1.88 mi · 1%
Manheim Road
1.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

125 mi · 02h 14m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
140.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Gretna
01h 24m from Quincy
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Quincy and Sunny near Bensalem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175 miles (281.7 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Mount Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Quincy and 87.7 miles from Bensalem.

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

The direct path is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.25 one way or $50.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Quincy and Sunny near Bensalem.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Gretna

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Gretna, 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 Mount Gretna.

RAIL

Mount Joy

16 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

17 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

23 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

26 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 140.48 mi (226.08 km).

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#1 Quincy

City in Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,451
Coordinates39.8034300, -77.5744400
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Bensalem

#2 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Shoestring Hill Road (-77.574439, 39.803442)
End: (-74.951388, 40.104613)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.18 gal
23.38 L · about $25.25
Round trip
$50.50
12.36 gal · 46.76 L
Estimated CO2
54.9 kg one way
Round trip: 109.8 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $25.25 $50.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.42 $56.84
Premium $4.95 $30.62 $61.23
Diesel $5.98 $36.96 $73.91

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Quincy and Bensalem. The current time is 21:42:46.

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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.