How far is Union, PA from Bensalem, PA?

The driving distance from Union, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
84.62 mi
01h 39m
Flight
70.71 mi
113.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.71 mi
Kilometers
113.79 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.62 mi
Kilometers
136.18 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bensalem
Sun, Apr 19, 3:46 AM EDT
Return by in Union
Sun, Apr 19, 5:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-19T02:06
Arrive Bensalem
Sun, Apr 19, 3:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union
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
Exton
PA

Village and former civil parish in Rutland, UK

From Union
43.1 mi
00h 49m
To Bensalem
41.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW
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 Union and Bensalem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clearfield Road

    25 m · 6 sec · Clearfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Rawlinsville Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Rawlinsville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Miller Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Miller Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lancaster Pike

    3046 ft · 42 sec · Lancaster Pike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    87 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Lancaster Pike

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Pike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike

    1959 ft · 30 sec · Lancaster Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Willow Street Pike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Willow Street Pike

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Penn Grant Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Penn Grant Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Lampeter Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Lampeter Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Village Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Village Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Miller Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Miller Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Gap Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Gap Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Strasburg Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Strasburg Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Old Strasburg Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Strasburg Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Strasburg Road

    15 m · 6 sec · Strasburg Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    126 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Gap-Newport Pike

    2455 ft · 47 sec · Gap-Newport Pike

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right onto Lincoln Highway

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    12.8 mi · 17 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 113 North: Lionville

    1931 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto West Uwchlan Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Pottstown Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Pottstown Pike

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1875 ft · 46 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey

    1334 ft · 17 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    39.5 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Street Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Street Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Knights Road

    80 m · 9 sec · Knights Road

  31. 31

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.5 mi · 47%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
12.8 mi · 15%
Strasburg Road
6.09 mi · 7%
Lincoln Highway
5.07 mi · 6%
West Uwchlan Avenue
3.37 mi · 4%
Lancaster Pike
2.48 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

39.5 mi · 00h 42m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
70.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Exton
00h 49m from Union
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Union 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 Union to Bensalem?

The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Exton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Union and 41.5 miles from Bensalem.

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

The direct path is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.22 one way or $24.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Exton

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

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

RAIL

Exton

1 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

8 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

12 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

18 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 70.71 mi (113.79 km).

Union

#1 Union

Township in southeastern Union County, Pennsylvania

Population5,661
Coordinates39.9103800, -76.2630100
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Bensalem

#2 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Clearfield Road (-76.262984, 39.910403)
End: (-74.951388, 40.104613)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.3 L · about $12.22
Round trip
$24.43
5.98 gal · 22.6 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.22 $24.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.75 $27.50
Premium $4.95 $14.81 $29.62
Diesel $5.98 $17.88 $35.76

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 Union and Bensalem. The current time is 02:06:53.

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.