How far is Souderton, PA from Bensalem, PA?

The driving distance from Souderton, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
32.2 mi
00h 45m
Flight
24.38 mi
39.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.38 mi
Kilometers
39.23 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.2 mi
Kilometers
51.82 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bensalem
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 AM EDT
Return by in Souderton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Souderton
2026-04-23T01:56
Arrive Bensalem
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
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 Souderton
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
Horsham
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Souderton
13.7 mi
00h 22m
To Bensalem
18.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1522 ft · 57 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    1 km · 2 min · East Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South County Line Road

    3085 ft · 1 min · South County Line Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Bethlehem Pike

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Bethlehem Pike

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Horsham Road

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Horsham Road

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Easton Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward I 276, PATP: Philadelphia, Harrisburg

    2466 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 276 East: New Jersey

    1897 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    8.7 mi · 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Street Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Street Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Knights Road

    80 m · 9 sec · Knights Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Souderton 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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
8.69 mi · 27%
Horsham Road
7.64 mi · 24%
Bethlehem Pike
5.53 mi · 17%
Street Road
1.67 mi · 5%
Easton Road
1.13 mi · 4%
East Broad Street
0.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

8.69 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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
24.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Horsham
00h 22m from Souderton
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Souderton and Sunny near Bensalem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Horsham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Souderton and 18.5 miles from Bensalem.

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

The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Souderton and Sunny near Bensalem.

Stop Ideas Near Horsham

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 Horsham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center

Philadelphia , PA
7522 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
Rating 3.9/5 24 reviews City government office,Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

City Hall North

Philadelphia , PA
82 E Somerset St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Horsham.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

19 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

20 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

23 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore

23 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Souderton and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 24.38 mi (39.23 km).

Souderton

#1 Souderton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population7,110
Coordinates40.3117700, -75.3251800
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Bensalem

#2 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.325301, 40.311847)
End: (-74.951388, 40.104613)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.3 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.32
2.28 gal · 8.6 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.66 $9.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.24 $10.49
Premium $4.95 $5.65 $11.30
Diesel $5.98 $6.82 $13.63

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Souderton and Bensalem. The current time is 01:56:35.

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.