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Trip from Bennsville, MD to Montgomery Village, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 19m

Distance

56.8 mi

91 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 13m ★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Bennsville, MD, MD

Bennsville, MD

Jonathan Borba

unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Montgomery Village, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bennsville, MD to Montgomery Village, MD covers 56.8 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Capital Beltway, Indian Head Highway, Capital Beltway (Thru) for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.1 miles on Capital Beltway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.42 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Capital Beltway 19.1 mi 22m
Indian Head Highway 9.5 mi 13m
Capital Beltway (Thru) 8 mi 10m
I 270 7.7 mi 10m
Bensville Road 3.6 mi 6m
I 270 Spur 3.1 mi 4m
Montgomery Village Avenue 2.2 mi 4m
Berry Road 1.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Capital Beltway — 19.1 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bennsville, MD and Montgomery Village, 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

9.5 mi · 13 min · Indian Head Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 95, I 495: Richmond, Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South, I 295 North: Washington, Richmond Use the slight left lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 95; I 495

8.0 mi · 10 min · Capital Beltway (Thru)
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 495

0.7 mi · 47 sec · Capital Beltway
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on I 495

2.4 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway
Exit 170A Toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 495

16 mi · 19 min · Capital Beltway
Use the straight lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 270 Spur

3.1 mi · 4 min · I 270 Spur
Exit 38 Toward I 270: Rockville, Frederick
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270

7.7 mi · 10 min · I 270
Toward I 270 North Use the slight right lane.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 11 Toward MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Turn straight onto MD 124

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Quince Orchard Road
16

Continue on MD 124

2.2 mi · 4 min · Montgomery Village Avenue
Use the right lane.
17

Turn right onto Stewartown Road

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Stewartown Road
18

Arrive at destination

Stewartown Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Lake Barcroft, VA, VA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake Barcroft, VA

28 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

Alexandria, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake Barcroft, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.4 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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 14.7 and 46 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
14.7 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward I 95, I 495: Richmond, Baltimore

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. Toward I 95, I 495: Richmond, Baltimore
9
14.9 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, I 495 South, I 295 North: Washington, Richmond

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 95 South, I 495 South, I 295 North: Wa...
8
15.2 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond
7
42.9 mi into trip | ~58m in | I 270 Spur

Keep slight left at fork onto I 270 Spur toward I 270: Rockville, Frederick

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 38 Toward I 270: Rockville, Frederick
7
46 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | I 270

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 270 North

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.42 one way

$18.83 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $10.31 $20.63
premium $4.93 $11.02 $22.03
diesel $5.61 $12.54 $25.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17 0 $5.96 $2.73
Efficient EV 14.2 0 $4.97 $2.27
EV Truck/SUV 22.7 0 $7.95 $3.64

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Bennsville, MD

Afternoon in Bennsville on Saturday

Local time

2:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Montgomery Village, MD

Afternoon in Montgomery Village on Saturday

Local time

2:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°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

2 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?

56.8 mi in 1h 19m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 19% 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: 19.1 mi on Capital Beltway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 14.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Montgomery Village, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Richmond and Frederick.

Baltimore

14.7 mi in | ~22m

Richmond

14.9 mi in | ~23m

Frederick

42.9 mi in | ~58m | via I 270 Spur

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 56.8 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 19.1 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 Montgomery Village, 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 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Montgomery Village, MD before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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