How far is North Bel Air, MD from Bennsville, MD?

The driving distance from North Bel Air, MD to Bennsville, MD is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (118 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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
86.33 mi
02h 04m
Flight
73.32 mi
118 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.32 mi
Kilometers
118 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.33 mi
Kilometers
138.93 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennsville
Fri, May 1, 3:40 PM EDT
Return by in North Bel Air
Fri, May 1, 5:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bel Air
2026-05-01T13:36
Arrive Bennsville
Fri, May 1, 3:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Bel Air
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
Odenton
MD

Census designated place

From North Bel Air
43.2 mi
01h 02m
To Bennsville
43.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
67°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Bel Air and Bennsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bel Air and Bennsville.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    153 m · 16 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Bond Street

    2271 ft · 52 sec · North Bond Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Churchville Road

    924 ft · 24 sec · Churchville Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Baltimore Pike

    2618 ft · 1 min · Baltimore Pike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Baltimore

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  11. 11

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  12. 12

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  13. 13

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 97 South: Annapolis

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton

    18.2 mi · 27 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Crain Highway

    21.1 mi · 31 min · Crain Highway

  19. 19

    Turn sharp right onto Billingsley Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Billingsley Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Middletown Road

    1154 ft · 32 sec · Middletown Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Billingsley Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Billingsley Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Billingsley Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Billingsley Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Billingsley Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bel Air and Bennsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crain Highway
21.1 mi · 24%
MD 32 West
18.2 mi · 21%
I 97 South
9.93 mi · 12%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.15 mi · 9%
Express Toll Lanes
7.68 mi · 9%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
5.99 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Crain Highway

Continue on Crain Highway

21.1 mi · 00h 31m

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
73.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odenton
01h 02m from North Bel Air
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving North Bel Air and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bennsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Bel Air to Bennsville?

The road trip is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Odenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from North Bel Air and 43.1 miles from Bennsville.

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

The direct path is about 73.3 miles (118 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.46 one way or $24.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around North Bel Air and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bennsville.

Stop Ideas Near Odenton

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 Odenton and the surrounding midpoint area.
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8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

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8103 Sandy Spring Rd, Laurel, MD 20707
Rating 4.3/5 3 reviews City government office
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Nearby stop 9.1 mi away

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2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

12 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

20 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

Washington Union Station

34 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bel Air and Bennsville. Straight-line distance: 73.32 mi (118 km).

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#1 North Bel Air

City in United States of America

Population33,925
Coordinates39.5398300, -76.3549600
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Bennsville

#2 Bennsville

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

Population11,923
Coordinates38.6092900, -77.0122000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: North Bel Air (-76.35496, 39.53983)
End: Bennsville (-77.0122, 38.60929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.53 L · about $12.46
Round trip
$24.92
6.1 gal · 23.06 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.46 $24.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.03 $28.05
Premium $4.95 $15.11 $30.22
Diesel $5.98 $18.24 $36.48

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between North Bel Air and Bennsville. The current time is 13:36:31.

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.