How far is Shillington, PA from Bensalem, PA?
The driving distance from Shillington, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.3 miles (89 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shillington and Bensalem.
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Start on the route
2 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Reading Avenue
111 m · 18 sec · Reading Avenue
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Turn right onto North Waverly Street
2961 ft · 2 min · North Waverly Street
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Turn left onto Philadelphia Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Philadelphia Avenue
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Turn right onto Morgantown Road
2 mi · 4 min · Morgantown Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 176 South: PA Turnpike, Morgantown
2231 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Morgantown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
2094 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
53.1 mi · 57 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 Shillington 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
53.1 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Rain leaving Shillington and Patchy Fog near Bensalem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shillington to Bensalem?
The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Malvern is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from Shillington and 34.9 miles from Bensalem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.3 miles (89 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.01 one way or $20.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Shillington and Patchy Fog near Bensalem.
Stop Ideas Near Malvern
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 Malvern.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shillington and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 55.33 mi (89.05 km).
#1 Shillington
Village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK
| Population | 5,300 |
| Coordinates | 40.3078700, -75.9654900 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| 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: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $10.01 | $20.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.27 | $22.54 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.14 | $24.27 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.65 | $29.30 |
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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