How far is Stroudsburg, PA from Bensalem, PA?
The driving distance from Stroudsburg, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stroudsburg and Bensalem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stroudsburg and Bensalem.
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Start on Monroe Street
27 m · 9 sec · Monroe Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
39 m · 6 sec · North 7th Street
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Continue on North 7th Street
814 ft · 35 sec · North 7th Street
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Continue on Park Avenue
1037 ft · 32 sec · Park Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
8.6 mi · 13 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Portland, Buttzville
2167 ft · 53 sec
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Route 31 South BEGIN
26.9 mi · 38 min · Route 31 South BEGIN
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 202
139 m · 9 sec · US 202
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Exit the rotary onto US 202
5.7 mi · 8 min · US 202
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: Trenton
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Harbourton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbourton Road
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Continue on Harbourton-Rocktown Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Harbourton-Rocktown Road
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Continue on Trenton-Harbourton Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Trenton-Harbourton Road
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Continue on Bear Tavern Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Bear Tavern Road
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Continue on Jacobs Creek Road
982 ft · 27 sec · Jacobs Creek Road
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Continue on Bear Tavern Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Bear Tavern Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Philadelphia
1504 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Langhorne
2457 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
5 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road
158 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 132 East: Street Road
101 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Street Road
2 mi · 3 min · Street Road
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Turn right onto Knights Road
80 m · 9 sec · Knights Road
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Turn right
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stroudsburg and Bensalem.
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.
Route 31 South BEGIN
Turn right onto Route 31 South BEGIN
26.9 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Stroudsburg and Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog near Bensalem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stroudsburg to Bensalem?
The road trip is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Tinicum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Stroudsburg and 61.6 miles from Bensalem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.63 one way or $29.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Stroudsburg and Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog near Bensalem.
Stop Ideas Near Tinicum
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tinicum.
Trenton Transit Center
Cornwells Heights
Princeton Junction station
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stroudsburg and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 62.28 mi (100.23 km).
#1 Stroudsburg
Borough in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 5,547 |
| Coordinates | 40.9867600, -75.1946200 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bensalem
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 60,491 |
| Coordinates | 40.1045500, -74.9512800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.951388, 40.104613)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $14.63 | $29.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.46 | $32.93 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.74 | $35.47 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.41 | $42.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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