How far is Upland, PA from Bensalem, PA?

The driving distance from Upland, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.72 mi
00h 44m
Flight
28.72 mi
46.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.72 mi
Kilometers
46.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.72 mi
Kilometers
54.26 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bensalem
Thu, Apr 23, 7:32 AM EDT
Return by in Upland
Thu, Apr 23, 8:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upland
2026-04-23T06:47
Arrive Bensalem
Thu, Apr 23, 7:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Upland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Center City
PA

Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA

From Upland
16.8 mi
00h 22m
To Bensalem
16.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
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 Upland and Bensalem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    14 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    127 m · 20 sec · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Upland Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Upland Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on West 14th Street

    981 ft · 24 sec · West 14th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Edgmont Avenue

    650 ft · 22 sec · Edgmont Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East 12th Street

    1815 ft · 57 sec · East 12th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    16 m · 3 sec · Chestnut Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    1261 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    28.3 mi · 39 min · Delaware Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 63 West: Woodhaven Road

    3182 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Woodhaven Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Woodhaven Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Knights Road

    799 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Woodhaven Road

    565 ft · 13 sec · Woodhaven Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Knights Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Knights Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    41 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Upland 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
28.3 mi · 84%
Knights Road
1.73 mi · 5%
Woodhaven Road
1.01 mi · 3%
Upland Avenue
1.01 mi · 3%
PA 63 West
0.6 mi · 2%
East 12th Street
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

28.3 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
28.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center City
00h 22m from Upland
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Upland and Sunny near Bensalem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Center City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Upland and 16.9 miles from Bensalem.

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

The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Upland and Sunny near Bensalem.

Stop Ideas Near Center City

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Center City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 1.3 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 1.4 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 1.4 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 1.3 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Center City.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upland and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 28.72 mi (46.22 km).

Upland

#1 Upland

City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population33,972
Coordinates39.8526100, -75.3826900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Bensalem

#2 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-75.38259, 39.852611)
End: (-74.951388, 40.104613)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.5 L · about $4.86
Round trip
$9.72
2.38 gal · 9 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.86 $9.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.47 $10.95
Premium $4.95 $5.90 $11.79
Diesel $5.98 $7.12 $14.23

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 Upland and Bensalem. The current time is 06:47:20.

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.