How far is Unity, PA from Bensalem, PA?
The driving distance from Unity, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 303.6 miles (488.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255.8 miles (411.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Unity and Bensalem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Unity and Bensalem.
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Start on Perry Street
6 m · 3 sec · Perry Street
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Turn right onto East Alley
1003 ft · 50 sec · East Alley
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Unity Trestle Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Unity Trestle Road
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Turn right onto Saltsburg Road
607 ft · 19 sec · Saltsburg Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Center Road
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Turn slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on Mosside Boulevard
2225 ft · 51 sec · Mosside Boulevard
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Turn sharp left onto Daugherty Drive
56 m · 12 sec · Daugherty Drive
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Turn right
128 m · 36 sec
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Take the ramp right
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
296.1 mi · 5 hr 22 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road
2148 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Street Road
1.7 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 Unity and Bensalem.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Unity and Sunny near Bensalem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Unity to Bensalem?
The road trip is about 303.6 miles (488.6 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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 151.7 miles from Unity and 151.9 miles from Bensalem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255.8 miles (411.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 7:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.76 one way or $87.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Unity and Sunny near Bensalem.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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 Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Unity and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 255.81 mi (411.68 km).
#1 Unity
Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 21,600 |
| Coordinates | 40.4922900, -79.7794900 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| 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: 489 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
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 | $43.76 | $87.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.26 | $98.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $53.06 | $106.11 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $64.05 | $128.09 |
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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