Bensalem Township is a large Bucks County community situated along the Delaware River and Philadelphia's northeastern border. The township contains a broad mix of residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, employment centers, and transportation corridors, with development ranging from long-established communities to newer residential and retail areas.

Neshaminy State Park provides riverfront recreation and open space, while the township is also home to several major entertainment and shopping destinations. I-95, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Route 1, and SEPTA Regional Rail provide connections toward Philadelphia, Trenton, and communities throughout Bucks County. Bensalem's size and location give it a particularly wide range of residential, commercial, and recreational environments.