How far is Bennsville, MD from Saint Charles, MD?

The driving distance from Bennsville, MD to Saint Charles, MD is about 5.6 miles (9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4 miles (6.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.56 mi
00h 09m
Flight
4 mi
6.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4 mi
Kilometers
6.43 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.56 mi
Kilometers
8.95 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Charles
Sun, May 17, 5:08 PM EDT
Return by in Bennsville
Sun, May 17, 5:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bennsville
2026-05-17T16:59
Arrive Saint Charles
Sun, May 17, 5:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bennsville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waldorf
MD

Census designated place

From Bennsville
2.8 mi
00h 04m
To Saint Charles
2.8 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
90°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bennsville and Saint Charles.

  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

    3270 ft · 1 min · Crain Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Crain Highway

    1455 ft · 30 sec · Crain Highway

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crain Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
142.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Billingsley Road
4.43 mi · 80%
Crain Highway
0.9 mi · 16%
Middletown Road
0.24 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Billingsley Road

Keep slight left to continue on Billingsley Road

2.18 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waldorf
00h 04m from Bennsville
Leave By
8:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bennsville and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Charles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bennsville to Saint Charles?

The road trip is about 5.6 miles (9 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waldorf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from Bennsville and 2.8 miles from Saint Charles.

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

The direct path is about 4 miles (6.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.82 one way or $1.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Bennsville and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Charles.

Stop Ideas Near Waldorf

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waldorf, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waldorf.

RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Lorton station

26 mi away
8006 Lorton Road
RAIL

Woodbridge station

27 mi away
1040 Express Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

31 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bennsville and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 4 mi (6.43 km).

Bennsville

#1 Bennsville

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

Population11,923
Coordinates38.6092900, -77.0122000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Saint Charles

#2 Saint Charles

City in St.

Population36,376
Coordinates38.6031700, -76.9385800
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Billingsley Road (-77.012199, 38.609065)
End: US 301 (-76.935986, 38.601566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.2 gal
0.74 L · about $0.82
Round trip
$1.63
0.4 gal · 1.48 L
Estimated CO2
1.8 kg one way
Round trip: 3.6 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.82 $1.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.92 $1.84
Premium $4.95 $0.99 $1.98
Diesel $5.98 $1.20 $2.39

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bennsville and Saint Charles. The current time is 16:59:19.

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.