How far is Bennsville, MD from Catonsville, MD?

The driving distance from Bennsville, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.92 mi
01h 14m
Flight
48.21 mi
77.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.21 mi
Kilometers
77.58 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.92 mi
Kilometers
94.82 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catonsville
Fri, May 1, 5:37 PM EDT
Return by in Bennsville
Fri, May 1, 6:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bennsville
2026-05-01T16:23
Arrive Catonsville
Fri, May 1, 5:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Landover Hills
MD

Town of in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Bennsville
27.8 mi
00h 37m
To Catonsville
31.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
65°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Billingsley Road

    53 m · 11 sec · Billingsley Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bensville Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Bensville Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Berry Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Berry Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Indian Head Highway

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Indian Head Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on South Capitol Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Capitol Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto I 295 North: Malcolm X Avenue, Dorothea Dix Avenue, DHS

    639 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North

    870 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Anacostia Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Anacostia Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Anacostia Freeway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Anacostia Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    2038 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    23.7 mi · 33 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Catonsville

    1549 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Metropolitan Boulevard

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 166: Catonsville, Community College of Baltimore County

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Frederick Road

    47 m · 7 sec · Frederick Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
23.7 mi · 40%
Indian Head Highway
11.4 mi · 19%
Anacostia Freeway
4.9 mi · 8%
Metropolitan Boulevard
3.75 mi · 6%
Bensville Road
3.63 mi · 6%
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
2.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

23.7 mi · 00h 33m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
48.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Landover Hills
00h 37m from Bennsville
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bennsville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Catonsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Landover Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Bennsville and 31.2 miles from Catonsville.

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

The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.50 one way or $17.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bennsville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Catonsville.

Stop Ideas Near Landover Hills

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 Landover Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 6.7 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 5.9 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 8 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
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 3.3 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Landover Hills.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

3 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

11 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

27 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bennsville and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 48.21 mi (77.58 km).

Bennsville

#1 Bennsville

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

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

#2 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population41,567
Coordinates39.2720500, -76.7319200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Billingsley Road (-77.012199, 38.609065)
End: (-76.731988, 39.272037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.87 L · about $8.50
Round trip
$17.00
4.16 gal · 15.74 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.50 $17.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.57 $19.13
Premium $4.95 $10.30 $20.61
Diesel $5.98 $12.44 $24.88

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Bennsville and Catonsville. The current time is 16:23:32.

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.