How far is Swoyersville, PA from Bensalem, PA?

The driving distance from Swoyersville, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 116.2 miles (187 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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
116.2 mi
01h 58m
Flight
95.23 mi
153.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.23 mi
Kilometers
153.25 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.2 mi
Kilometers
187 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bensalem
Sat, May 30, 8:26 AM EDT
Return by in Swoyersville
Sat, May 30, 10:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Swoyersville
2026-05-30T06:27
Arrive Bensalem
Sat, May 30, 8:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Swoyersville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Chapman
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Swoyersville
58 mi
00h 59m
To Bensalem
58.2 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph N
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Watkins Street

    718 ft · 39 sec · Watkins Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Shoemaker Street

    1761 ft · 1 min · Shoemaker Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    766 ft · 26 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · River Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Rutter Avenue

    781 ft · 26 sec · Rutter Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Rutter Avenue

    951 ft · 29 sec · Rutter Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on PATP

    550 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Street Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Street Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Knights Road

    80 m · 9 sec · Knights Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Swoyersville 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.3 mi · 73%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 15%
Rutter Avenue
8.02 mi · 7%
Street Road
1.67 mi · 1%
River Street
0.82 mi · 1%
PATP
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

85.3 mi · 01h 32m

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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
95.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapman
00h 59m from Swoyersville
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Swoyersville and Sunny near Bensalem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.2 miles (187 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Chapman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Swoyersville and 58.2 miles from Bensalem.

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

The direct path is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.75 one way or $33.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chapman

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

54 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Paoli

62 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

63 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Swoyersville and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 95.23 mi (153.25 km).

Swoyersville

#1 Swoyersville

Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population5,010
Coordinates41.2917500, -75.8746400
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Bensalem

#2 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.87467, 41.291722)
End: (-74.951388, 40.104613)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.1 gal
15.52 L · about $16.75
Round trip
$33.51
8.2 gal · 31.04 L
Estimated CO2
36.4 kg one way
Round trip: 72.9 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.75 $33.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.86 $37.71
Premium $4.95 $20.31 $40.62
Diesel $5.98 $24.52 $49.04

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Swoyersville and Bensalem. The current time is 06:27:08.

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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.