How far is Bennsville, MD from Columbia, MD?

The driving distance from Bennsville, MD to Columbia, MD is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
61.92 mi
01h 10m
Flight
44.58 mi
71.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.58 mi
Kilometers
71.75 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.92 mi
Kilometers
99.65 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Fri, May 1, 5:34 PM EDT
Return by in Bennsville
Fri, May 1, 6:45 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 Columbia
Fri, May 1, 5:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Glenarden
MD

City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Bennsville
30.3 mi
00h 35m
To Columbia
31.6 mi
00h 35m

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 NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Indian Head Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Palmer Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Tucker Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Tucker Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Allentown Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Allentown Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    1130 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    16.1 mi · 22 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Baltimore

    16.3 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City

    1649 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South: Washington

    3071 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike

    2504 ft · 31 sec · Columbia Pike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice

    2076 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-95 North
16.3 mi · 26%
Capital Beltway
16.1 mi · 26%
Indian Head Highway
7.52 mi · 12%
Allentown Road
5.57 mi · 9%
MD 100 West
5.56 mi · 9%
Bensville Road
3.63 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I-95 North

Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Baltimore

16.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
44.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenarden
00h 35m from Bennsville
Leave By
4:08 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 Columbia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Glenarden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Bennsville and 31.6 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.91 one way or $17.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 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 Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Glenarden

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 Glenarden and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 9 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 8.3 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 9.7 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
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 4.7 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 Glenarden.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

3 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

13 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

30 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bennsville and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 44.58 mi (71.75 km).

Bennsville

#1 Bennsville

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

Population11,923
Coordinates38.6092900, -77.0122000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Columbia

Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2403800, -76.8394200
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Billingsley Road (-77.012199, 38.609065)
End: (-76.839402, 39.240355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.27 L · about $8.91
Round trip
$17.81
4.36 gal · 16.54 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.91 $17.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.03 $20.05
Premium $4.95 $10.80 $21.60
Diesel $5.98 $13.04 $26.07

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 Columbia. The current time is 16:23:58.

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.