How far is Bennsville, MD from Annapolis, MD?

The driving distance from Bennsville, MD to Annapolis, MD is about 52 miles (83.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.9 miles (61 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
52.03 mi
01h 01m
Flight
37.9 mi
60.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.9 mi
Kilometers
60.99 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.03 mi
Kilometers
83.73 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Annapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM EDT
Return by in Bennsville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bennsville
2026-04-22T22:59
Arrive Annapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bennsville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Upper Marlboro
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Bennsville
23.6 mi
00h 30m
To Annapolis
28.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
73°F
Today

Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bennsville and Annapolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bennsville and Annapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Billingsley Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Billingsley Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middletown Road

    73 m · 5 sec · Middletown Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Middletown Road

    1048 ft · 26 sec · Middletown Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Billingsley Road

    553 ft · 11 sec · Billingsley Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Billingsley Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Billingsley Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Crain Highway

    8 mi · 13 min · Crain Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Crain Highway

    13 mi · 18 min · Crain Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on South East Crain Highway

    8 mi · 11 min · South East Crain Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, US 301: Annapolis, Washington

    714 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis

    3079 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    10.8 mi · 13 min · John Hanson Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 70: Rowe Boulevard, Bestgate Road, Annapolis, Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State Capital

    1291 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 70 : Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis South

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

    667 ft · 13 sec · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Northwest Street

    792 ft · 23 sec · Northwest Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Church Circle

    544 ft · 17 sec · School Street

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto School Street

    42 m · 6 sec · School Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bennsville and Annapolis.

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crain Highway
21.1 mi · 40%
John Hanson Highway
10.8 mi · 21%
South East Crain Highway
7.98 mi · 15%
Billingsley Road
4.43 mi · 9%
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.28 mi · 2%
US 50 East
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Crain Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Crain Highway

13 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
37.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Upper Marlboro
00h 30m from Bennsville
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bennsville and Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Annapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bennsville to Annapolis?

The road trip is about 52 miles (83.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Upper Marlboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Bennsville and 28.4 miles from Annapolis.

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

The direct path is about 37.9 miles (61 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.52 one way or $15.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bennsville and Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Annapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Upper Marlboro

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 Upper Marlboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 10.6 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Upper Marlboro.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

18 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

42 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bennsville and Annapolis. Straight-line distance: 37.9 mi (60.99 km).

Bennsville

#1 Bennsville

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

Population11,923
Coordinates38.6092900, -77.0122000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Annapolis

#2 Annapolis

City in and county seat of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, and Maryland federated state capital city

Population39,524
Coordinates38.9785900, -76.4918400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Billingsley Road (-77.012199, 38.609065)
End: School Street (-76.491792, 38.978586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.95 L · about $7.52
Round trip
$15.04
3.68 gal · 13.9 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.52 $15.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.46 $16.92
Premium $4.95 $9.12 $18.23
Diesel $5.98 $11.00 $22.01

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 Maryland · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bennsville and Annapolis. The current time is 22:59:18.

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.