How far is Solebury, PA from Bensalem, PA?

The driving distance from Solebury, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
28.15 mi
00h 43m
Flight
19.31 mi
31.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.31 mi
Kilometers
31.08 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.15 mi
Kilometers
45.3 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bensalem
Tue, May 12, 10:36 PM EDT
Return by in Solebury
Tue, May 12, 11:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Solebury
2026-05-12T21:52
Arrive Bensalem
Tue, May 12, 10:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Solebury
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
Wrightstown
PA

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

From Solebury
12.2 mi
00h 21m
To Bensalem
16 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Upper York Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Upper York Road

  2. 2

    Continue on York Road

    2 mi · 4 min · York Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Durham Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Durham Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto 2nd Street Pike

    5.1 mi · 9 min · 2nd Street Pike

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Bustleton Pike

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Bustleton Pike

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bristol Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bristol Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Buck Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Buck Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bridgetown Pike

    153 m · 10 sec · Bridgetown Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on Bustleton Pike

    1150 ft · 26 sec · Bustleton Pike

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Street Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Knights Road

    80 m · 9 sec · Knights Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Solebury 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
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
2nd Street Pike
5.06 mi · 18%
Durham Road
5.01 mi · 18%
Street Road
4.39 mi · 16%
Upper York Road
2.94 mi · 10%
Bustleton Pike
2.37 mi · 8%
York Road
1.99 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

2nd Street Pike

Turn slight right onto 2nd Street Pike

5.06 mi · 00h 09m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wrightstown
00h 21m from Solebury
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Solebury and Sunny near Bensalem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Wrightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Solebury and 16 miles from Bensalem.

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

The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wrightstown

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

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

22 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

31 mi away
2 Wallace Road
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

33 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Solebury and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 19.31 mi (31.08 km).

Solebury

#1 Solebury

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population8,521
Coordinates40.3806600, -75.0082200
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Bensalem

#2 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper York Road (-75.008212, 40.380656)
End: (-74.951388, 40.104613)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.76 L · about $4.05
Round trip
$8.09
1.98 gal · 7.52 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.05 $8.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.55 $9.11
Premium $4.95 $4.90 $9.81
Diesel $5.98 $5.92 $11.84

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Solebury and Bensalem. The current time is 21:52:36.

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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.