Origin
Annapolis, MD
Late night in Annapolis on Friday
Local time
12:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Annapolis, MD to Bennsville, MD
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
47.8 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Annapolis, MD
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Bennsville, MD
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Trip Overview
This 47.8-mile drive from Annapolis to Bennsville, Maryland, is a short hop that can be completed in about 1 hour and 11 minutes. With no highway driving, it's a local road experience through the Northeast region. Consider this a perfect day trip; you won't need an overnight stop. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $8, making it an economical option. This route is best suited for those who prefer a more connected, local feel over high-speed travel.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 47.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire 47.8-mile trip. You'll be navigating through town and local roads for the full 1 hour and 11 minutes, with 0% of the route on highways. Since there are no long highway stretches, you'll be constantly engaged with the road and surroundings. This means you'll be making frequent turns and adjustments as you make your way from Annapolis to Bennsville.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Crain Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near MD 450 / College Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 450 / College Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.8 miles (US 301): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13 miles (US 301): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MD 450 / College Avenue
Enter roundabout onto MD 450 / College Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
12.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 301
Take the exit onto US 301 toward MD 3, US 301: Crofton, Richmond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13A-B-C
Toward MD 3, US 301: Crofton, Richmond
8
13 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 301
Keep slight left at fork onto US 301 toward US 301 South: Richmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13A
Toward US 301 South: Richmond
8
13.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 301
Keep slight right at fork onto US 301 toward US 301 South: Richmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 13A
Toward US 301 South: Richmond
5
13.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 301 / North West Crain Highway
Merge onto US 301 / North West Crain Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Annapolis, MD to Bennsville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Richmond along the way.
Richmond
12.8 mi in
|
~17m
|
via US 301
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Crain Highway | 21.1 mi | 31m |
| John Hanson Highway | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| North West Crain Highway | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| Billingsley Road | 4.4 mi | 9m |
| Roscoe Rowe Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 301 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bladen Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Middletown Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Crain Highway
— 21.1 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis, MD and Bennsville, MD.
1
Start on School Street
137 ft
·
6 sec
·
School Street
2
Enter roundabout onto MD 450
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
College Avenue
3
Continue on MD 450
343 ft
·
7 sec
·
College Avenue
4
Turn left onto MD 70
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bladen Street
5
Continue on MD 70
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
7
Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2
11 mi
·
13 min
·
John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 301
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 301
Exit 13A-B-C
Toward MD 3, US 301: Crofton, Richmond
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 301
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 301
Exit 13A
Toward US 301 South: Richmond
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 301
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 301
Exit 13A
Toward US 301 South: Richmond
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto US 301
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
North West Crain Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 301
21 mi
·
31 min
·
Crain Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn sharp right onto Billingsley Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Billingsley Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto Middletown Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Middletown Road
15
Enter roundabout onto Billingsley Road
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
Billingsley Road
16
Continue on Billingsley Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Billingsley Road
17
Arrive at destination
Billingsley Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.9 mi from Annapolis, MD · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 23.9 miles from Annapolis, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bennsville, MD
The final approach into Bennsville, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.92 one way
$15.85 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 Friday
Local time
12:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
1 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
1h 11m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Annapolis, MD to Bennsville, MD covers 47.8 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Crain Highway, John Hanson Highway, North West Crain Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.9 miles from Annapolis, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 450 / College Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.8 miles (US 301): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13 miles (US 301): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Annapolis, MD to Bennsville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Richmond along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
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