Origin
Bennsville, MD
Night in Bennsville on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bennsville, MD to Olney, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
50.7 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bennsville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Olney, MD
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Trip Overview
Spanning 50.7 miles, this trek from Bennsville to Olney typically takes about 1 hour and 19 minutes to complete. Because the duration is quite manageable, you can easily tackle this entire journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $8 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. You will navigate a mix of local roads and major thoroughfares, transitioning through the varied landscape of Maryland. While it is a straightforward trip, the turn-heavy nature of the route requires your full attention. It serves as an efficient connection between these two Maryland communities, perfect for those looking to reach their destination without a lengthy travel commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 17.7 mi | 23m |
| Indian Head Highway | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| New Hampshire Avenue | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Allentown Road | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| Bensville Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Norwood Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Berry Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Olney Sandy Spring Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Capital Beltway
— 17.7 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennsville, MD and Olney, MD.
1
Start on Billingsley Road
175 ft
·
10 sec
·
Billingsley Road
2
Turn right onto MD 229
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Bensville Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto MD 228
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Berry Road
4
Continue on MD 210
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Indian Head Highway
5
Turn right onto Palmer Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Palmer Road
6
Continue on Tucker Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tucker Road
7
Continue on Allentown Road
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Allentown Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
9
Merge onto I 95; I 495
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital Beltway
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 28A
Toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, White Oak
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn slight right onto MD 650
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto Norwood Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Norwood Road
14
Turn straight onto MD 182
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Doctor Bird Road
15
Turn left onto MD 108
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Olney Sandy Spring Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn sharp left onto 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
117 ft
·
13 sec
·
18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
17
Arrive at destination
18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Bennsville, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 38.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 229 / Bensville Road
Turn right onto MD 229 / Bensville Road
Navigation decision point
5
20.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Coll...
5
21.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway
Merge onto I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
37.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
I 495 / Capital Beltway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495 / Capital Beltway toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
8
38.9 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, White Oak
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28A
Toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, Whit...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.41 one way
$16.81 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.83 | $19.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.19 | $22.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Olney, MD
Night in Olney on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a drive that shifts significantly in tempo as you move between local roads and the Capital Beltway. You will spend time navigating Indian Head Highway and New Hampshire Avenue, which contribute to the route's turn-heavy, local-road feel. Although you will utilize the Capital Beltway for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 17.7 miles, the route maintains a 0% highway share in terms of total dedicated highway cruising, emphasizing the technical nature of the drive. The personality of this trip is defined by its constant shifts rather than a monotonous interstate grind. Stay alert behind the wheel, as the transition from suburban arteries to busier interchanges keeps the driving experience engaging from start to finish.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.7 mi on Capital Beltway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 229 / Bensville Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 229 / Bensville Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.2 miles (I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
542 ft
33 ft
Total Climb
637 ft
Total Descent
289 ft
Highest Point
542 ft
~50.7 mi in
Elevation Range
509 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bennsville, MD and Olney, MD, road signs point toward College Park, Silver Spring and White Oak.
College Park
20.9 mi in
|
~33m
Silver Spring
37.3 mi in
|
~55m
|
via I 495
White Oak
38.9 mi in
|
~57m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 50.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.7 miles on Capital Beltway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Olney, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 229 / Bensville Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.2 miles (I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Monocacy National Battlefield and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Olney, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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