Origin
Olney, MD
Morning in Olney on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olney, MD to Bennsville, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
53.7 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olney, MD
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Bennsville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
Spanning 53.7 miles across Maryland, this route connects Olney to Bennsville in approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes. Because the drive is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend about $9 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly excursion within the Northeast region. The path primarily utilizes New Hampshire Avenue, the Capital Beltway, and Indian Head Highway to navigate between the two points. It is a straightforward trip that functions well for commuters or travelers looking to move between these Maryland communities without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 24.3 mi | 32m |
| Indian Head Highway | 10.3 mi | 15m |
| New Hampshire Avenue | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Intercounty Connector | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Bensville Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Georgia Avenue | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Berry Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Capital Beltway (Local) | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Capital Beltway
— 24.3 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olney, MD and Bennsville, MD.
1
Start on 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
2
Turn slight left
497 ft
·
20 sec
Toward MD 200 Toll East
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward MD 200 Toll East
4
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Intercounty Connector
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 13
Toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
361 ft
·
8 sec
Toward MD 650 South: White Oak
Use the left / right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto MD 650
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 495
24 mi
·
32 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; I 495
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Capital Beltway (Local)
Toward I 95 Local, I 495 Local
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
411 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 3
Toward MD 210: Indian Head, Forest Heights
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
this road
Exit 3
Toward MD 210: Indian Head, Forest Heights
Use the straight / slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
447 ft
·
15 sec
Toward MD 210 South: Indian Head
14
Turn left onto MD 210
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Indian Head Highway
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on MD 228
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Berry Road
16
Turn right onto MD 229
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Bensville Road
17
Turn left onto Billingsley Road
175 ft
·
4 sec
·
Billingsley Road
18
Arrive at destination
Billingsley Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from Olney, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 7.5 and 37.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
7.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward MD 650: Ashton, 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 13
Toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak
8
7.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 650 South: White Oak
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward MD 650 South: White Oak
6
12.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the ramp toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park
8
37.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway (Local)
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway (Local) toward I 95 Local, I 495 Local
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 Local, I 495 Local
8
37.9 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward MD 210: Indian Head, Forest Heights
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 3
Toward MD 210: Indian Head, Forest Heights
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.90 one way
$17.81 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.75 | $19.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.41 | $20.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.86 | $23.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Morning in Bennsville on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
16 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than a monotonous highway cruise. While you will spend 24.3 miles on the Capital Beltway, the route features 0% designated highway share overall, meaning the experience is defined by local roads and transitions. The personality of this drive shifts from suburban Olney to the more technical, navigation-focused sections closer to Bennsville. You will need to stay alert at intersections as you move through these varying road types. It is an active driving experience that requires your full attention rather than a mindless stretch of interstate.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.3 mi on Capital Beltway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.7 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
542 ft
55 ft
Total Climb
376 ft
Total Descent
724 ft
Highest Point
542 ft
Elevation Range
487 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 Olney, MD and Bennsville, MD, road signs point toward White Oak, College Park and Forest Heights.
White Oak
7.5 mi in
|
~11m
College Park
12.9 mi in
|
~21m
Forest Heights
37.9 mi in
|
~55m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 53.7 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 24.3 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 Bennsville, 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: at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 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, 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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