How far is Olney, MD from Bennsville, MD?

The driving distance from Olney, MD to Bennsville, MD is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
53.72 mi
01h 19m
Flight
37.69 mi
60.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.69 mi
Kilometers
60.66 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.72 mi
Kilometers
86.46 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennsville
Sat, Apr 11, 7:38 PM EDT
Return by in Olney
Sat, Apr 11, 8:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olney
2026-04-11T18:18
Arrive Bennsville
Sat, Apr 11, 7:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olney
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
Lake Arbor
MD

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Olney
26.8 mi
00h 39m
To Bennsville
26.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph N
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Georgia Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Georgia Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto MD 200 Toll East

    152 m · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward MD 200 Toll East

    2116 ft · 52 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Intercounty Connector

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak

    1269 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 650 South: White Oak

    110 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto New Hampshire Avenue

    5.1 mi · 9 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park

    1019 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    24.3 mi · 32 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)

    2894 ft · 45 sec · Capital Beltway (Local)

  11. 11

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

    125 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on MD 210: Indian Head, Forest Heights

    612 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

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

    136 m · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Indian Head Highway

    10.3 mi · 15 min · Indian Head Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Berry Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Berry Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bensville Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Bensville Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Billingsley Road

    53 m · 5 sec · Billingsley Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Billingsley Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
24.3 mi · 45%
Indian Head Highway
10.3 mi · 19%
New Hampshire Avenue
5.12 mi · 10%
Intercounty Connector
4.39 mi · 8%
Bensville Road
3.63 mi · 7%
Georgia Avenue
2.57 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

24.3 mi · 00h 32m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Arbor
00h 39m from Olney
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Olney and Sunny near Bennsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Lake Arbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Olney and 26.8 miles from Bennsville.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.76 one way or $15.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Olney and Sunny near Bennsville.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Arbor

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 Lake Arbor and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 8.9 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 7.6 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 8.8 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 Lake Arbor.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

6 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

15 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

33 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olney and Bennsville. Straight-line distance: 37.69 mi (60.66 km).

Olney

#1 Olney

Unincorporated area of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States of America

Population33,844
Coordinates39.1531600, -77.0669200
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Bennsville

#2 Bennsville

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

Population11,923
Coordinates38.6092900, -77.0122000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Olney (-77.06692, 39.15316)
End: Bennsville (-77.0122, 38.60929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.18 L · about $7.76
Round trip
$15.53
3.8 gal · 14.36 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.76 $15.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.74 $17.48
Premium $4.95 $9.41 $18.83
Diesel $5.98 $11.36 $22.72

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Olney and Bennsville. The current time is 18:18:40.

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.