Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wheaton, MD
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Bennsville, MD
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The drive from Wheaton, MD to Bennsville, MD covers 35.5 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Indian Head Highway, Georgia Avenue, Anacostia Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.6 miles on Indian Head Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.89 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
17.8 miles from Wheaton, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 35.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 10 miles in near K Street Northwest.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 10 miles (K Street Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto K Street Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 695
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 695 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight right at fork toward Indian Head
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 210 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Wheaton, MD to Bennsville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Indian Head along the way.
Indian Head
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Head Highway | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| Georgia Avenue | 7.2 mi | 18m |
| Anacostia Freeway | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Bensville Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Southeast Freeway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Berry Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 9th Street Northwest | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 3rd Street Tunnel | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton, MD and Bennsville, MD.
Start on MD 586
Turn straight onto MD 97
Turn slight right onto New Hampshire Avenue Northwest
Keep slight left at fork onto Sherman Avenue Northwest
Continue on Florida Avenue Northwest
Continue on 9th Street Northwest
Keep slight left at fork onto 9th Street Northwest
Turn left onto K Street Northwest
Continue on Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 395
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 695
Continue on I 695
Merge onto I 295
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto MD 210
Continue on MD 228
Turn right onto MD 229
Turn left onto Billingsley Road
Arrive at destination
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.
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 35.5 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.8 miles or 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bennsville, MD than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Wheaton, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wheaton, MD
This is one driving day of about 35.5 miles and 1h 7m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.8 mi from Wheaton, MD · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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.
A short stop after about 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Wheaton, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$5.89 one way
$11.77 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.88 | $13.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Wheaton on Wednesday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Bennsville on Wednesday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
69°F
Washington, DC
18 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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