How far is Williams, PA from Bensalem, PA?

The driving distance from Williams, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 237.2 miles (381.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.1 miles (326.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
237.22 mi
03h 49m
Flight
203.11 mi
326.88 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.11 mi
Kilometers
326.88 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.22 mi
Kilometers
381.77 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bensalem
Sat, Apr 18, 4:22 AM EDT
Return by in Williams
Sat, Apr 18, 8:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williams
2026-04-18T00:32
Arrive Bensalem
Sat, Apr 18, 4:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williams
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Shiremanstown
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Williams
117.1 mi
01h 54m
To Bensalem
120.1 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fairhope Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Fairhope Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Gooseberry Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Gooseberry Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Church Street

    3110 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Route 3004

    155 m · 22 sec · State Route 3004

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Center Street

    600 ft · 12 sec · Center Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    1243 ft · 25 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Hyndman Road

    14.4 mi · 25 min · Hyndman Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Allegheny Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Allegheny Road

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Country Ridge Road

    1421 ft · 50 sec · Country Ridge Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Weber Lane

    1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1593 ft · 46 sec · Business 220

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    921 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    206.7 mi · 3 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    2148 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Street Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Street Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Knights Road

    80 m · 9 sec · Knights Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williams 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
207 mi · 87%
Hyndman Road
14.4 mi · 6%
Allegheny Road
3.42 mi · 1%
Gooseberry Road
2.16 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
1.72 mi · 1%
Street Road
1.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

207 mi · 03h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
203.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shiremanstown
01h 54m from Williams
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Williams and Mostly Sunny near Bensalem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 237.2 miles (381.8 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Shiremanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.1 miles from Williams and 120.1 miles from Bensalem.

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

The direct path is about 203.1 miles (326.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.20 one way or $68.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Williams and Mostly Sunny near Bensalem.

Stop Ideas Near Shiremanstown

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

8 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

19 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

30 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

40 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williams and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 203.11 mi (326.88 km).

Williams

#1 Williams

Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population6,115
Coordinates39.8306400, -78.7705700
Altitude378
CountryUnited States
Bensalem

#2 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairhope Road (-78.77125, 39.830369)
End: (-74.951388, 40.104613)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.37 gal
31.69 L · about $34.20
Round trip
$68.40
16.74 gal · 63.38 L
Estimated CO2
74.4 kg one way
Round trip: 148.8 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $34.20 $68.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.49 $76.99
Premium $4.95 $41.46 $82.93
Diesel $5.98 $50.05 $100.11

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Williams and Bensalem. The current time is 00:32:37.

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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.