How far is Stowe, PA from Bensalem, PA?

The driving distance from Stowe, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
52.57 mi
00h 55m
Flight
39.67 mi
63.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.67 mi
Kilometers
63.85 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.57 mi
Kilometers
84.6 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bensalem
Sun, Apr 19, 9:19 AM EDT
Return by in Stowe
Sun, Apr 19, 10:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stowe
2026-04-19T08:23
Arrive Bensalem
Sun, Apr 19, 9:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stowe
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
King of Prussia
PA

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Stowe
26.2 mi
00h 27m
To Bensalem
26.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Race Street

    85 m · 14 sec · East Race Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Walnut Street

    707 ft · 33 sec · West Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Glasgow Street

    63 m · 9 sec · Glasgow Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Prince Street

    1147 ft · 55 sec · Prince Street

  5. 5

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

    2306 ft · 51 sec · West High Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1596 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike

    2729 ft · 42 sec · Pottstown Pike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422 East: King of Prussia

    1056 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Bypass

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottstown Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Pottstown Expressway

    13.9 mi · 19 min · Pottstown Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on County Line Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turnpike, King of Prussia, Philadelphia

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 North: King of Prussia

    2230 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2395 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 East: Allentown, New York City

    1255 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    25.2 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Street Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Street Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Knights Road

    80 m · 9 sec · Knights Road

  24. 24

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
25.2 mi · 48%
Pottstown Expressway
13.9 mi · 26%
Pottstown Bypass
4.72 mi · 9%
County Line Expressway
2.25 mi · 4%
Street Road
1.67 mi · 3%
US 202 North
1.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

25.2 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
39.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
King of Prussia
00h 27m from Stowe
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Stowe and Rain Showers near Bensalem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

King of Prussia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Stowe and 26.3 miles from Bensalem.

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

The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.56 one way or $15.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Stowe and Rain Showers near Bensalem.

Stop Ideas Near King of Prussia

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 King of Prussia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.

Philadelphia , PA
5462 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Rating 2.8/5 6 reviews Government office
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building

Upper Darby , PA
100 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Rating 4.2/5 26 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to King of Prussia.

RAIL

Paoli

9 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

13 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

21 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

23 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stowe and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 39.67 mi (63.85 km).

Stowe

#1 Stowe

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

Population6,078
Coordinates40.2526000, -75.6774100
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Bensalem

#2 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: East Race Street (-75.677336, 40.252562)
End: (-74.951388, 40.104613)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7.02 L · about $7.56
Round trip
$15.12
3.7 gal · 14.04 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.56 $15.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.51 $17.02
Premium $4.95 $9.16 $18.33
Diesel $5.98 $11.06 $22.13

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Stowe and Bensalem. The current time is 08:23:42.

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.