How far is Columbia, MD from Bennsville, MD?

The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Bennsville, MD is about 59 miles (94.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
58.96 mi
01h 23m
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
58.96 mi
Kilometers
94.88 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennsville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:49 AM EDT
Return by in Columbia
Wed, Apr 15, 1:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-15T10:26
Arrive Bennsville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
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 Columbia
29.5 mi
00h 41m
To Bennsville
29.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
92°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice

    123 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Clarksville Pike

    1031 ft · 19 sec · Clarksville Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Clarksville Pike

    565 ft · 26 sec · Clarksville Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 South: Columbia, Town Center

    2112 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Columbia Pike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 32 East: Fort Meade

    1957 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Shaker Drive, Eden Brook Drive

    551 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Patuxent Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Washington

    3124 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    34.2 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)

    2894 ft · 45 sec · Capital Beltway (Local)

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 210: Indian Head, Forest Heights

    125 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on MD 210: Indian Head, Forest Heights

    612 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South: Indian Head

    136 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Indian Head Highway

    10.3 mi · 15 min · Indian Head Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Berry Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Berry Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bensville Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Bensville Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Billingsley Road

    53 m · 5 sec · Billingsley Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Billingsley Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
34.8 mi · 59%
Indian Head Highway
10.3 mi · 17%
Columbia Pike
4.2 mi · 7%
Bensville Road
3.63 mi · 6%
Patuxent Freeway
2.38 mi · 4%
Berry Road
1.55 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

34.2 mi · 00h 44m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
44.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenarden
00h 41m from Columbia
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Bennsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59 miles (94.9 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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 29.5 miles from Columbia and 29.5 miles from Bennsville.

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 14.4 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.50 one way or $17.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Bennsville.

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 8.7 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 8.5 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 6.5 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 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 Columbia and Bennsville. Straight-line distance: 44.58 mi (71.75 km).

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#1 Columbia

Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2403800, -76.8394200
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Bennsville

#2 Bennsville

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

Population11,923
Coordinates38.6092900, -77.0122000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-76.83942, 39.24038)
End: Bennsville (-77.0122, 38.60929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.88 L · about $8.50
Round trip
$17.00
4.16 gal · 15.76 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.50 $17.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.57 $19.13
Premium $4.95 $10.30 $20.61
Diesel $5.98 $12.44 $24.88

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 Columbia and Bennsville. The current time is 10:26:19.

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.