The drive from Gwynn Oak, MD to Bennsville, MD covers 61.7 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Indian Head Highway, Anacostia Freeway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.2 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30.8 miles from Gwynn Oak, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 61.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Gwynn Oak, MD to Bennsville, MD covers 61.7 miles and takes about 1h 37m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in near MD 166.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 7.3 miles (MD 166): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
7.3 mi into trip|~17m in|MD 166
Turn left onto MD 166 toward I 195 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 195 East
7
10.6 mi into trip|~21m in
Take the exit toward MD 295 South: Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2B
Toward MD 295 South: Washington
8
34.5 mi into trip|~55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
7
45.6 mi into trip|~1h 12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Indian Head
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Indian Head
7
46.6 mi into trip|~1h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 210 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MD 210 South
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gwynn Oak, MD and Bennsville, MD, road signs point toward Annapolis and Indian Head.
Annapolis
34.5 mi in|~55m
Indian Head
45.6 mi in|~1h 12m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
23.2 mi
32m
Indian Head Highway
9.6 mi
13m
Anacostia Freeway
8.4 mi
13m
Bensville Road
3.6 mi
6m
MD 166
3.3 mi
3m
Ingleside Avenue
2.8 mi
5m
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
2.2 mi
3m
Berry Road
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 23.2 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak, MD and Bennsville, MD.
1
Start on this road
60 ft·6 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
178 ft·11 sec·Haddon Avenue
3
Turn left onto Hillsdale Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Hillsdale Road
4
Turn slight right onto West Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi·3 min·West Forest Park Avenue
5
Continue on Ingleside Avenue
2.8 mi·5 min·Ingleside Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on Bloomsbury Avenue
0.9 mi·2 min·Bloomsbury Avenue
7
At end of road, turn left onto MD 166
0.9 mi·2 min·South Rolling Road
8
Continue on MD 166
0.3 mi·39 sec·South Rolling Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto MD 166
3.3 mi·3 min·MD 166
Toward I 195 EastUse the left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 2BToward MD 295 South: WashingtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto MD 295
23 mi·32 min·Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·35 sec
Toward US 50 East: Richmond, AnnapolisUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on MD 201
2.2 mi·3 min·Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on DC 295
8.4 mi·13 min·Anacostia Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
1.0 mi·2 min
Toward Indian HeadUse the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward MD 210 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto MD 210
9.6 mi·13 min·Indian Head Highway
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on MD 228
1.5 mi·2 min·Berry Road
19
Turn right onto MD 229
3.6 mi·6 min·Bensville Road
20
Turn left onto Billingsley Road
175 ft·4 sec·Billingsley Road
21
Arrive at destination
Billingsley Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30.8 miles from Gwynn Oak, MD, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 14 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.8 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bennsville, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gwynn Oak, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gwynn Oak, MD
This is one driving day of about 61.7 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Gwynn Oak, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Baltimore-Washington Parkway for about 23.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.8 mi from Gwynn Oak, MD
· 50m into the drive
The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Gwynn Oak, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
$20
near mile 40.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.23 one way
$20.46 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$11.20
$22.41
premium
$4.93
$11.97
$23.93
diesel
$5.61
$13.62
$27.25
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 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
18.5
0
$6.48
$2.96
Efficient EV
15.4
0
$5.40
$2.47
EV Truck/SUV
24.7
0
$8.64
$3.95
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Gwynn Oak, MD
Afternoon
in Gwynn Oak on Friday
Local time
2:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 mph14% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Bennsville, MD
Afternoon
in Bennsville on Friday
Local time
2:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
8 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 37m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Gwynn Oak, MD to Bennsville, MD covers 61.7 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Indian Head Highway, Anacostia Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.8 miles from Gwynn Oak, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.23 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 61.7 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 7.3 miles (MD 166): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Gwynn Oak, MD and Bennsville, MD, road signs point toward Annapolis and Indian Head.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
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.
