How far is Swissvale, PA from Bensalem, PA?

The driving distance from Swissvale, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 307.2 miles (494.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.9 miles (419.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m 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
307.22 mi
04h 51m
Flight
260.91 mi
419.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.91 mi
Kilometers
419.89 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.22 mi
Kilometers
494.42 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 23, 11:37 AM EDT
Return by in Swissvale
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Swissvale
2026-04-23T06:46
Arrive Bensalem
Thu, Apr 23, 11:37 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
10:52 AM to 12:52 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
7:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Swissvale
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Swissvale
153.5 mi
02h 25m
To Bensalem
153.8 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
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 Swissvale and Bensalem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Columbia Avenue

    18 m · 7 sec · Columbia Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Westmoreland Avenue

    995 ft · 49 sec · Westmoreland Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Braddock Avenue

    156 m · 21 sec · South Braddock Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Braddock Avenue

    2057 ft · 52 sec · South Braddock Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    962 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    296.1 mi · 5 hr 22 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 Swissvale 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
296 mi · 96%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
7.65 mi · 2%
Street Road
1.67 mi · 1%
South Braddock Avenue
0.49 mi
I 76
0.42 mi
PA 132
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

296 mi · 05h 22m

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 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.3 mi
260.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 25m from Swissvale
Leave By
7:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Swissvale and Sunny near Bensalem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 307.2 miles (494.4 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 153.5 miles from Swissvale and 153.8 miles from Bensalem.

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

The direct path is about 260.9 miles (419.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 7:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.29 one way or $88.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Swissvale 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 Swissvale and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 260.91 mi (419.89 km).

Swissvale

#1 Swissvale

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population8,590
Coordinates40.4236800, -79.8828300
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Bensalem

#2 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia Avenue (-79.882842, 40.423652)
End: (-74.951388, 40.104613)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 494 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.84 gal
41.04 L · about $44.29
Round trip
$88.58
21.68 gal · 82.08 L
Estimated CO2
96.3 kg one way
Round trip: 192.7 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.29 $88.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.85 $99.71
Premium $4.95 $53.70 $107.40
Diesel $5.98 $64.82 $129.65

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 Swissvale and Bensalem. The current time is 06:46:01.

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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.