How far is Wilson, PA from Bensalem, PA?
The driving distance from Wilson, PA to Bensalem, PA is about 306 miles (492.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261 miles (420.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilson and Bensalem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilson and Bensalem.
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Start on North State Street
20 m · 9 sec · North State Street
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Turn left onto Clairton-Glassport Bridge
2438 ft · 59 sec · Clairton-Glassport Bridge
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Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Ohio Avenue
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Turn right onto Monongahela Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Monongahela Avenue
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Continue on West 5th Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · West 5th Avenue
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Continue on Jerome Street Bridge
788 ft · 13 sec · Jerome Street Bridge
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Continue on Lysle Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard
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Continue on 5th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Lincoln Way
5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way
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Continue on Lincoln Way
1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way
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Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76
988 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on PATP, I 76
876 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1814 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
285.2 mi · 5 hr 10 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 Wilson 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
285 mi · 05h 10m
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 Wilson 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 Wilson to Bensalem?
The road trip is about 306 miles (492.5 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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 151.4 miles from Wilson and 154.6 miles from Bensalem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261 miles (420.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 7:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.13 one way or $88.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wilson and Rain Showers 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 Wilson and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 261.03 mi (420.09 km).
#1 Wilson
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 7,784 |
| Coordinates | 40.3100700, -79.8914400 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| 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: 493 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
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 | $44.13 | $88.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.67 | $99.34 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $53.50 | $107.01 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $64.58 | $129.17 |
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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