How far is South Strabane, PA from Bensalem, PA?

The driving distance from South Strabane, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 317.1 miles (510.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 275.3 miles (443.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
317.05 mi
04h 51m
Flight
275.35 mi
443.13 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
275.35 mi
Kilometers
443.13 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.05 mi
Kilometers
510.25 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bensalem
Thu, Apr 16, 3:45 AM EDT
Return by in South Strabane
Thu, Apr 16, 8:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Strabane
2026-04-15T22:53
Arrive Bensalem
Thu, Apr 16, 3:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Strabane
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From South Strabane
158.4 mi
02h 25m
To Bensalem
158.7 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 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 South Strabane and Bensalem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Strabane and Bensalem.

  1. 1

    Start on Strabane Drive

    9 m · 8 sec · Strabane Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Anderson Drive

    790 ft · 40 sec · Anderson Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East National Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East National Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1407 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    32.4 mi · 45 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

    2088 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    277.7 mi · 5 hr 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Street Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Street Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Knights Road

    80 m · 9 sec · Knights Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Strabane and Bensalem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
278 mi · 88%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
32.4 mi · 10%
East National Pike
1.84 mi · 1%
Street Road
1.67 mi · 1%
I 70 Toll East
0.47 mi
PA 132
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

278 mi · 05h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
275.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 25m from South Strabane
Leave By
7:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Strabane and Sunny near Bensalem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Strabane to Bensalem?

The road trip is about 317.1 miles (510.3 km) and usually takes 04h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.4 miles from South Strabane and 158.7 miles from Bensalem.

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

The direct path is about 275.3 miles (443.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.72 one way or $91.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around South Strabane and Sunny near Bensalem.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Strabane and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 275.35 mi (443.13 km).

South Strabane

#1 South Strabane

Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania

Population9,449
Coordinates40.1384000, -80.1633900
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Bensalem

#2 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Strabane Drive (-80.163386, 40.138391)
End: (-74.951388, 40.104613)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 510 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.19 gal
42.35 L · about $45.72
Round trip
$91.44
22.38 gal · 84.7 L
Estimated CO2
99.4 kg one way
Round trip: 198.9 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.72 $91.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.46 $102.93
Premium $4.95 $55.44 $110.87
Diesel $5.98 $66.92 $133.83

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 South Strabane and Bensalem. The current time is 22:53:49.

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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.