How far is Bennsville, MD from Wheaton, MD?

The driving distance from Bennsville, MD to Wheaton, MD is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
46.2 mi
01h 00m
Flight
29.84 mi
48.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.84 mi
Kilometers
48.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.2 mi
Kilometers
74.35 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheaton
Wed, Apr 15, 6:42 PM EDT
Return by in Bennsville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bennsville
2026-04-15T17:42
Arrive Wheaton
Wed, Apr 15, 6:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Forestville
MD

Place in Maryland, USA

From Bennsville
22.2 mi
00h 30m
To Wheaton
24 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
92°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Capital Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 193: Wheaton, Langley Park

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 193 West: University Boulevard, Wheaton

    82 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto University Boulevard East

    2687 ft · 1 min · University Boulevard East

  14. 14

    Continue on University Boulevard West

    3.1 mi · 7 min · University Boulevard West

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Veirs Mill Road

    49 m · 16 sec · Veirs Mill Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veirs Mill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
19.5 mi · 42%
Indian Head Highway
7.52 mi · 16%
Allentown Road
5.57 mi · 12%
Bensville Road
3.63 mi · 8%
University Boulevard West
3.06 mi · 7%
Berry Road
1.59 mi · 3%
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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forestville
00h 30m from Bennsville
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bennsville and Sunny near Wheaton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Forestville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Bennsville and 24 miles from Wheaton.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.66 one way or $13.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bennsville and Sunny near Wheaton.

Stop Ideas Near Forestville

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 Forestville and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 8.4 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 8.9 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 5.9 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 10.9 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 Forestville.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

12 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

13 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Lorton station

34 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bennsville and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 29.84 mi (48.02 km).

Bennsville

#1 Bennsville

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

Population11,923
Coordinates38.6092900, -77.0122000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wheaton

Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0398300, -77.0552600
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Billingsley Road (-77.012199, 38.609065)
End: Veirs Mill Road (-77.055248, 39.039843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.17 L · about $6.66
Round trip
$13.32
3.26 gal · 12.34 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.66 $13.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.50 $14.99
Premium $4.95 $8.08 $16.15
Diesel $5.98 $9.75 $19.49

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bennsville and Wheaton. The current time is 17:42:03.

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.