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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
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.
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Start on Veirs Mill Road
2156 ft · 1 min · Veirs Mill Road
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Turn straight onto Georgia Avenue
7.2 mi · 18 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn slight right onto New Hampshire Avenue Northwest
1469 ft · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue Northwest
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Keep slight left to continue on Sherman Avenue Northwest
1.4 km · 2 min · Sherman Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Florida Avenue Northwest
866 ft · 38 sec · Florida Avenue Northwest
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Continue on 9th Street Northwest
1 mi · 3 min · 9th Street Northwest
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Keep slight left to continue on 9th Street Northwest
90 m · 10 sec · 9th Street Northwest
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Turn left onto K Street Northwest
570 ft · 12 sec · K Street Northwest
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Continue on Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
1657 ft · 1 min · Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 395 South
945 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto 3rd Street Tunnel
1.5 km · 1 min · 3rd Street Tunnel
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Take the exit slight left toward I 695
1242 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 695 East
1351 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast Freeway
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Continue on Southeast Freeway
2683 ft · 56 sec · Southeast Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Anacostia Freeway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Anacostia Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Indian Head
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway
9.6 mi · 14 min · Indian Head Highway
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Continue on Berry Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Berry Road
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Turn right onto Bensville Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Bensville Road
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Turn left onto Billingsley Road
53 m · 5 sec · Billingsley Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest Heights.
Union Station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Bennsville. Straight-line distance: 29.84 mi (48.02 km).
#1 Wheaton
Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0398300, -77.0552600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bennsville
Census designated place in Maryland, United States
| Population | 11,923 |
| Coordinates | 38.6092900, -77.0122000 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bennsville (-77.0122, 38.60929)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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