How far is Upper Providence, PA from Bensalem, PA?

The driving distance from Upper Providence, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
39.31 mi
00h 44m
Flight
27 mi
43.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27 mi
Kilometers
43.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.31 mi
Kilometers
63.26 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, 12:23 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Providence
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Providence
2026-04-22T23:39
Arrive Bensalem
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 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 Upper Providence
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
Whitemarsh
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Upper Providence
17.8 mi
00h 22m
To Bensalem
21.6 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Providence and Bensalem.

  1. 1

    Start on West Bishop Hollow Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · West Bishop Hollow Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Chester Pike

    2902 ft · 1 min · West Chester Pike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bryn Mawr Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Bryn Mawr Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sproul Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Sproul Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Spring Mill Road

    1340 ft · 38 sec · North Spring Mill Road

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto East Lancaster Avenue

    1005 ft · 26 sec · East Lancaster Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    1884 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1654 ft · 22 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  10. 10

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

    2644 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    17.6 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Street Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Street Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Knights Road

    80 m · 9 sec · Knights Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    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 Upper Providence 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.6 mi · 45%
Mid-County Expressway
6.23 mi · 16%
Sproul Road
2.62 mi · 7%
West Bishop Hollow Road
2.62 mi · 7%
Bryn Mawr Avenue
2.15 mi · 5%
Street Road
1.67 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

17.6 mi · 00h 19m

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
+12.3 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitemarsh
00h 22m from Upper Providence
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Upper Providence and Chance Rain Showers near Bensalem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upper Providence to Bensalem?

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.3 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?

Whitemarsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Upper Providence and 21.6 miles from Bensalem.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 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 $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Whitemarsh

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 Whitemarsh and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 12.5 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 12.3 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 12.3 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 12.4 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 Whitemarsh.

RAIL

Ardmore

14 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

15 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

19 mi away
2955 Market St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

21 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Providence and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 27 mi (43.46 km).

Upper Providence

#1 Upper Providence

Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Population24,535
Coordinates39.9551100, -75.4229700
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Bensalem

#2 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: West Bishop Hollow Road (-75.423192, 39.955108)
End: (-74.951388, 40.104613)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.25 L · about $5.68
Round trip
$11.36
2.78 gal · 10.5 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.68 $11.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.39 $12.79
Premium $4.95 $6.89 $13.77
Diesel $5.98 $8.31 $16.62

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 Upper Providence and Bensalem. The current time is 23:39:15.

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.