How far is Silver Spring, PA from Bensalem, PA?

The driving distance from Silver Spring, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 133 miles (214.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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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Road
133.03 mi
02h 25m
Flight
82.74 mi
133.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.74 mi
Kilometers
133.16 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.03 mi
Kilometers
214.09 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bensalem
Sat, Apr 18, 8:57 AM EDT
Return by in Silver Spring
Sat, Apr 18, 11:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Spring
2026-04-18T06:32
Arrive Bensalem
Sat, Apr 18, 8:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silver Spring
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
Portland
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Silver Spring
52.8 mi
01h 12m
To Bensalem
80.3 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Bensalem.

  1. 1

    Start on Raymondskill Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Raymondskill Road

  2. 2

    Merge slight right onto Route 209

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Route 209

  3. 3

    Turn right

    13.7 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Newton Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Newton Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Morris Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Morris Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Mill Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mill Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Water Street

    147 m · 12 sec · Water Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    142 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    931 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Woodside Avenue

    7.5 mi · 13 min · Woodside Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 206

    2 mi · 3 min · Route 206

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1 km · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville

    1170 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 206 South: Somerville

    1557 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Bartley, Flanders

    149 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Flanders - Bartley Road

    1 km · 1 min · Flanders - Bartley Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Bartley Road

    1709 ft · 34 sec · Bartley Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    60 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Bartley - Long Valley Road

    1449 ft · 29 sec · Bartley - Long Valley Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Bartley Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Bartley Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Mill Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Mill Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Califon-Chester Road

    1093 ft · 19 sec · Califon-Chester Road

  28. 28

    Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road

    1 km · 57 sec · High Bridge-Califon Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Califon-Chester Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Califon-Chester Road

  30. 30

    Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · High Bridge-Califon Road

  31. 31

    Continue on High Bridge - Califon Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · High Bridge - Califon Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Fairview Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fairview Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right

    72 m · 8 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on Main Street

    999 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    118 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Route 31 (CR 513)

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Route 31 (CR 513)

  38. 38

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 202

    139 m · 9 sec · US 202

  39. 39

    Exit the rotary onto US 202

    5.7 mi · 8 min · US 202

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: Trenton

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Harbourton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbourton Road

  42. 42

    Continue on Harbourton-Rocktown Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Harbourton-Rocktown Road

  43. 43

    Continue on Trenton-Harbourton Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Trenton-Harbourton Road

  44. 44

    Continue on Bear Tavern Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Bear Tavern Road

  45. 45

    Continue on Jacobs Creek Road

    982 ft · 27 sec · Jacobs Creek Road

  46. 46

    Continue on Bear Tavern Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Bear Tavern Road

  47. 47

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Philadelphia

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  48. 48

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  49. 49

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Langhorne

    2457 ft · 1 min

  50. 50

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    5 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  51. 51

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  52. 52

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    158 m · 13 sec

  53. 53

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 132 East: Street Road

    101 m · 10 sec

  54. 54

    Turn straight onto Street Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Street Road

  55. 55

    Turn right onto Knights Road

    80 m · 9 sec · Knights Road

  56. 56

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  57. 57

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Spring and Bensalem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
57 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 31 (CR 513)
12.1 mi · 9%
Woodside Avenue
7.52 mi · 6%
I 295 North
7.07 mi · 5%
US 202
5.77 mi · 4%
Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
5.04 mi · 4%
East Mill Road
4.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

13.7 mi · 00h 20m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.2 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 12m from Silver Spring
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Silver Spring and Mostly Sunny near Bensalem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Bensalem?

The road trip is about 133 miles (214.1 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Silver Spring and 80.3 miles from Bensalem.

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

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.16 one way or $38.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Silver Spring and Mostly Sunny near Bensalem.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

53 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Scranton, PA

72 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

72 mi away
French and Albany Streets
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

75 mi away
47 South Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 82.74 mi (133.16 km).

Silver Spring

#1 Silver Spring

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population18,736
Coordinates41.2995400, -74.8487800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Bensalem

#2 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Raymondskill Road (-74.848801, 41.299541)
End: (-74.951388, 40.104613)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.77 L · about $19.16
Round trip
$38.33
9.38 gal · 35.54 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.16 $38.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.57 $43.14
Premium $4.95 $23.23 $46.47
Diesel $5.98 $28.05 $56.09

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Silver Spring and Bensalem. The current time is 06:32:51.

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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.