How far is Hanover, MD from Bennsville, MD?

The driving distance from Hanover, MD to Bennsville, MD is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.11 mi
01h 17m
Flight
43.2 mi
69.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.2 mi
Kilometers
69.52 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.11 mi
Kilometers
80.64 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennsville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:54 AM EDT
Return by in Hanover
Sun, Apr 19, 8:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanover
2026-04-19T05:37
Arrive Bennsville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hanover
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
Fairmount Heights
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Hanover
25 mi
00h 38m
To Bennsville
25 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Hanover Road

    583 ft · 25 sec · Hanover Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hi Tech Drive

    1855 ft · 56 sec · Hi Tech Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Coca Cola Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Coca Cola Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie

    1931 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

    125 m · 6 sec · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295: Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore, Washington

    56 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 295 South: Washington

    3093 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    20.2 mi · 28 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis

    2902 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Anacostia Freeway

    8.4 mi · 13 min · Anacostia Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Indian Head

    1.6 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway

    9.6 mi · 14 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 Hanover 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
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
20.2 mi · 40%
Indian Head Highway
9.59 mi · 19%
Anacostia Freeway
8.43 mi · 17%
Bensville Road
3.63 mi · 7%
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
2.19 mi · 4%
Berry Road
1.55 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

20.2 mi · 00h 28m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
43.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairmount Heights
00h 38m from Hanover
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hanover and Rain Showers near Bennsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Fairmount Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Hanover and 25 miles from Bennsville.

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

The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.23 one way or $14.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hanover and Rain Showers near Bennsville.

Stop Ideas Near Fairmount 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 Fairmount Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 3.3 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 3.2 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 4 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 Fairmount Heights.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

7 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

8 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

29 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Bennsville. Straight-line distance: 43.2 mi (69.52 km).

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#1 Hanover

Hanover is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1928900, -76.7241400
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Bennsville

#2 Bennsville

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

Population11,923
Coordinates38.6092900, -77.0122000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Hanover (-76.72414, 39.19289)
End: Bennsville (-77.0122, 38.60929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.69 L · about $7.23
Round trip
$14.46
3.54 gal · 13.38 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.23 $14.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.14 $16.28
Premium $4.95 $8.77 $17.54
Diesel $5.98 $10.58 $21.17

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hanover and Bennsville. The current time is 05:37:31.

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.