How far is Bennsville, MD from Silver Spring, MD?

The driving distance from Bennsville, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 45 miles (72.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
44.99 mi
00h 59m
Flight
26.36 mi
42.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.36 mi
Kilometers
42.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.99 mi
Kilometers
72.4 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silver Spring
Wed, Apr 22, 10:16 PM EDT
Return by in Bennsville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bennsville
2026-04-22T21:16
Arrive Silver Spring
Wed, Apr 22, 10:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Forest Heights
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Bennsville
15.3 mi
00h 29m
To Silver Spring
29.7 mi
00h 29m

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
74°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bennsville and Silver Spring.

  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 left to continue on Southeast Freeway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Southeast Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1579 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 395 North: 3rd Street Tunnel

    637 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto 3rd Street Tunnel

    2121 ft · 40 sec · 3rd Street Tunnel

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1589 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on 2nd Street Northwest

    149 m · 21 sec · 2nd Street Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn left onto E Street Northwest

    1784 ft · 45 sec · E Street Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 6th Street Northwest

    2691 ft · 49 sec · 6th Street Northwest

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto New York Avenue Northwest

    676 ft · 22 sec · New York Avenue Northwest

  18. 18

    Continue on Allen Y Lew Place Northwest

    585 ft · 14 sec · Allen Y Lew Place Northwest

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 9th Street Northwest

    1 mi · 3 min · 9th Street Northwest

  20. 20

    Continue on Florida Avenue Northwest

    870 ft · 38 sec · Florida Avenue Northwest

  21. 21

    Continue on Sherman Avenue Northwest

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sherman Avenue Northwest

  22. 22

    Continue on New Hampshire Avenue Northwest

    1004 ft · 22 sec · New Hampshire Avenue Northwest

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Princeton Place Northwest

    86 m · 13 sec · Princeton Place Northwest

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue Northwest

    3.8 mi · 10 min · Georgia Avenue Northwest

  25. 25

    Turn right

    48 m · 14 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indian Head Highway
11.4 mi · 25%
Georgia Avenue Northwest
3.83 mi · 9%
Bensville Road
3.63 mi · 8%
Anacostia Freeway
2.18 mi · 5%
Southeast Freeway
2.12 mi · 5%
Berry Road
1.59 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Indian Head Highway

Continue on Indian Head Highway

11.4 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Heights
00h 29m from Bennsville
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bennsville to Silver Spring?

The road trip is about 45 miles (72.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Forest Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Bennsville and 29.7 miles from Silver Spring.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Forest Heights

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 Forest Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 6.1 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 7.4 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 3.1 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 13.5 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 Forest Heights.

RAIL

Union Station

6 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

10 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

20 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Lorton station

23 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bennsville and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 26.36 mi (42.42 km).

Bennsville

#1 Bennsville

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

Population11,923
Coordinates38.6092900, -77.0122000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Silver Spring

#2 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population71,452
Coordinates38.9906700, -77.0260900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Billingsley Road (-77.012199, 38.609065)
End: (-77.026096, 38.9908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.01 L · about $6.50
Round trip
$12.99
3.18 gal · 12.02 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.50 $12.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.31 $14.62
Premium $4.95 $7.88 $15.75
Diesel $5.98 $9.51 $19.02

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 Silver Spring. The current time is 21:16:36.

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.