How far is Severna Park, MD from Bennsville, MD?

The driving distance from Severna Park, MD to Bennsville, MD is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
52.85 mi
01h 18m
Flight
40.58 mi
65.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.58 mi
Kilometers
65.3 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.85 mi
Kilometers
85.06 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennsville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:02 PM EDT
Return by in Severna Park
Sat, Apr 18, 6:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Severna Park
2026-04-18T15:43
Arrive Bennsville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Severna Park
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
Upper Marlboro
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Severna Park
26.4 mi
00h 39m
To Bennsville
26.4 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Severna Park and Bennsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

    43 m · 10 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cypress Creek Road

    1372 ft · 1 min · Cypress Creek Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Governor Ritchie Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 South, US 301 South, US 50 West: Annapolis, Washington

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on John Hanson Highway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · John Hanson Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 3, US 301: Crofton, Richmond

    906 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 301 South: Richmond

    2207 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Richmond

    1698 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North West Crain Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · North West Crain Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Crain Highway

    21.1 mi · 31 min · Crain Highway

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto Billingsley Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Billingsley Road

  14. 14

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

    1154 ft · 32 sec · Middletown Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Billingsley Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Billingsley Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Billingsley Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Billingsley Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Billingsley Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Severna Park 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crain Highway
21.1 mi · 40%
John Hanson Highway
10.7 mi · 20%
North West Crain Highway
8.3 mi · 16%
Governor Ritchie Highway
4.55 mi · 9%
Billingsley Road
4.44 mi · 8%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
1.87 mi · 4%
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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Upper Marlboro
00h 39m from Severna Park
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Severna Park 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 Severna Park to Bennsville?

The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Upper Marlboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Severna Park and 26.4 miles from Bennsville.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.64 one way or $15.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Upper Marlboro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Upper Marlboro, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Upper Marlboro.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

18 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

42 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Severna Park and Bennsville. Straight-line distance: 40.58 mi (65.3 km).

Severna Park

#1 Severna Park

Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Population37,634
Coordinates39.0703900, -76.5452400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Bennsville

#2 Bennsville

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

Population11,923
Coordinates38.6092900, -77.0122000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Severna Park (-76.54524, 39.07039)
End: Bennsville (-77.0122, 38.60929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.06 L · about $7.64
Round trip
$15.28
3.74 gal · 14.12 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.64 $15.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.60 $17.20
Premium $4.95 $9.26 $18.53
Diesel $5.98 $11.18 $22.37

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Severna Park and Bennsville. The current time is 15:43:42.

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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.