Origin
Bowie, MD
Late night in Bowie on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bowie, MD to Bennsville, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
34.1 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bowie, MD
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Bennsville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Bowie to Bennsville, you are looking at a straightforward 34.1-mile drive that typically takes about 53 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a quick day trip, as it does not require an overnight stop. Budgeting around $6 for fuel should keep your vehicle moving comfortably throughout the journey. Because both the origin and destination are located within the Northeast region of Maryland, you can expect a consistent local feel from start to finish. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you to your destination efficiently without the need for complex travel logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Crain Highway | 21.1 mi | 31m |
| North West Crain Highway | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| Billingsley Road | 4.4 mi | 9m |
| Collington Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Middletown Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Evergreen Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Crain Highway
— 21.1 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie, MD and Bennsville, MD.
1
Start on this road
110 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
259 ft
·
20 sec
3
Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Evergreen Parkway
4
Turn right onto MD 197
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Collington Road
5
Turn right onto US 301
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
North West Crain Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 301
21 mi
·
31 min
·
Crain Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn sharp right onto Billingsley Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Billingsley Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto Middletown Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Middletown Road
9
Enter roundabout onto Billingsley Road
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
Billingsley Road
10
Continue on Billingsley Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Billingsley Road
11
Arrive at destination
Billingsley Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Bowie, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32 — 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
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Evergreen Parkway
Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MD 197 / Collington Road
Turn right onto MD 197 / Collington Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 301 / North West Crain Highway
Turn right onto US 301 / North West Crain Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
32 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Billingsley Road
Enter roundabout onto Billingsley Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.65 one way
$11.31 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.61 | $13.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Bennsville, MD
Late night in Bennsville on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. The route is entirely composed of highways, providing a consistent flow as you navigate through the area. You will spend a significant portion of your time on Crain Highway and North West Crain Highway, which together account for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 21.1 miles. As you transition onto Billingsley Road, the character of the drive remains focused on local navigation. Since the entire trip is highway-based, the experience is less about scenic cruising and more about maintaining a steady pace through the turns.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.1 mi on Crain Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bowie, MD to Bennsville, MD is easy. At 53m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Evergreen Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MD 197 / Collington Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Bowie, MD
Full guide →Bowie is a suburban bedroom community of Washington, D.C. in Prince George's County, Maryland.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 34.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.1 miles on Crain Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Evergreen Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MD 197 / Collington Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bennsville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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