How far is Wheaton, MD from Bennsville, MD?

The driving distance from Wheaton, MD to Bennsville, MD is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.52 mi
01h 07m
Flight
29.84 mi
48.02 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Wheaton.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.84 mi
Kilometers
48.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.52 mi
Kilometers
57.17 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennsville
Wed, Apr 15, 5:15 PM EDT
Return by in Wheaton
Wed, Apr 15, 6:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheaton
2026-04-15T16:07
Arrive Bennsville
Wed, Apr 15, 5:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wheaton
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
Forest Heights
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Wheaton
17.8 mi
00h 33m
To Bennsville
17.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
91°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Veirs Mill Road

    2156 ft · 1 min · Veirs Mill Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Georgia Avenue

    7.2 mi · 18 min · Georgia Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto New Hampshire Avenue Northwest

    1469 ft · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue Northwest

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Sherman Avenue Northwest

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sherman Avenue Northwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Florida Avenue Northwest

    866 ft · 38 sec · Florida Avenue Northwest

  6. 6

    Continue on 9th Street Northwest

    1 mi · 3 min · 9th Street Northwest

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on 9th Street Northwest

    90 m · 10 sec · 9th Street Northwest

  8. 8

    Turn left onto K Street Northwest

    570 ft · 12 sec · K Street Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Massachusetts Avenue Northwest

    1657 ft · 1 min · Massachusetts Avenue Northwest

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 395 South

    945 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto 3rd Street Tunnel

    1.5 km · 1 min · 3rd Street Tunnel

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 695

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 695 East

    1351 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Southeast Freeway

    2683 ft · 56 sec · Southeast Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Anacostia Freeway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Anacostia Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Indian Head

    1.6 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Indian Head Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Berry Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Berry Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Bensville Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Bensville Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Billingsley Road

    53 m · 5 sec · 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 Wheaton 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indian Head Highway
9.59 mi · 27%
Georgia Avenue
7.19 mi · 20%
Anacostia Freeway
5.66 mi · 16%
Bensville Road
3.63 mi · 10%
Southeast Freeway
1.78 mi · 5%
Berry Road
1.55 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Indian Head Highway

Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway

9.59 mi · 00h 14m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Heights
00h 33m from Wheaton
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wheaton and Sunny near Bennsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Forest Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Wheaton and 17.8 miles from Bennsville.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wheaton and Sunny near Bennsville.

Stop Ideas Near Forest 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 Forest Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 5.1 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 6.4 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 3 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 12.8 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 Forest Heights.

RAIL

Union Station

6 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

10 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

20 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Lorton station

23 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Bennsville. Straight-line distance: 29.84 mi (48.02 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Wheaton

Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0398300, -77.0552600
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Bennsville

#2 Bennsville

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

Population11,923
Coordinates38.6092900, -77.0122000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheaton (-77.05526, 39.03983)
End: Bennsville (-77.0122, 38.60929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.75 L · about $5.11
Round trip
$10.22
2.5 gal · 9.5 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.11 $10.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.95 $6.19 $12.39
Diesel $5.98 $7.48 $14.95

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 Wheaton and Bennsville. The current time is 16:07:54.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.