How far is Bennsville, MD from Olney, MD?

The driving distance from Bennsville, MD to Olney, MD is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
56.36 mi
01h 08m
Flight
37.69 mi
60.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.69 mi
Kilometers
60.66 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.36 mi
Kilometers
90.71 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olney
Sat, Apr 11, 8:58 PM EDT
Return by in Bennsville
Sat, Apr 11, 10:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bennsville
2026-04-11T19:50
Arrive Olney
Sat, Apr 11, 8:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Lake Arbor
MD

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Bennsville
25.4 mi
00h 34m
To Olney
31 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Capital Beltway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, White Oak

    1952 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto New Hampshire Avenue

    6.4 mi · 11 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Norwood Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Norwood Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Doctor Bird Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Doctor Bird Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Olney Sandy Spring Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Olney Sandy Spring Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto Georgia Avenue

    36 m · 14 sec · Georgia Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Georgia Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
17.7 mi · 31%
Indian Head Highway
7.52 mi · 13%
New Hampshire Avenue
6.39 mi · 11%
Allentown Road
5.57 mi · 10%
Bensville Road
3.63 mi · 6%
Norwood Road
2.93 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

16.1 mi · 00h 22m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Arbor
00h 34m from Bennsville
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bennsville and Mostly Sunny near Olney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Lake Arbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Bennsville and 31 miles from Olney.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bennsville and Mostly Sunny near Olney.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Arbor

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 Lake Arbor and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 8.9 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 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 7.6 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 8.9 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 Lake Arbor.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

6 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

15 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

33 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bennsville and Olney. Straight-line distance: 37.69 mi (60.66 km).

Bennsville

#1 Bennsville

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

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

#2 Olney

Unincorporated area of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States of America

Population33,844
Coordinates39.1531600, -77.0669200
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Billingsley Road (-77.012199, 38.609065)
End: Georgia Avenue (-77.066929, 39.153178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.53 L · about $8.13
Round trip
$16.26
3.98 gal · 15.06 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.13 $16.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.15 $18.30
Premium $4.95 $9.86 $19.72
Diesel $5.98 $11.90 $23.80

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Bennsville and Olney. The current time is 19:50:13.

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.