Origin
Saint Charles, MD
Late night in Saint Charles on Saturday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Charles, MD to Bennsville, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10m
Distance
4.9 mi
8 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 9m
★
6 AM
0h 10m
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 12m
8 PM
0h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Charles, MD
RDNE Stock project
Bennsville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Charles, MD to Bennsville, MD covers 4.9 miles and takes about 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Billingsley Road, Crain Highway, Middletown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.4 miles on Billingsley Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 10m. Total distance: 4.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 10m drive with frequent turns across 4.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Billingsley Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 0.3 miles in near Billingsley Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Saint Charles, MD to Bennsville, MD is easy. At 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Billingsley Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.6 miles (Middletown Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (Billingsley Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Billingsley Road
Turn sharp right onto Billingsley Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Middletown Road
At end of road, turn left onto Middletown Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Billingsley Road
Enter roundabout onto Billingsley Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Billingsley Road | 4.4 mi | 9m |
| Crain Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Middletown Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Billingsley Road
— 4.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles, MD and Bennsville, MD.
1
Start on US 301
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Crain Highway
2
Turn sharp right onto Billingsley Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Billingsley Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Middletown Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Middletown Road
4
Enter roundabout onto Billingsley Road
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
Billingsley Road
5
Continue on Billingsley Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Billingsley Road
6
Arrive at destination
Billingsley Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.81 one way
$1.62 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $0.89 | $1.78 |
| premium | $4.93 | $0.95 | $1.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.08 | $2.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.5 | 0 | $0.51 | $0.24 |
| Efficient EV | 1.2 | 0 | $0.43 | $0.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.31 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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 Saturday
Local time
5:21 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
3 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
10m 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 Saint Charles, MD to Bennsville, MD covers 4.9 miles and takes about 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Billingsley Road, Crain Highway, Middletown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.5 miles from Saint Charles, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.81 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.
The drive from Saint Charles, MD to Bennsville, MD is easy. At 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Billingsley Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.6 miles (Middletown Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (Billingsley Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Saint Charles, MD to Bennsville, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
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