How far is Bethesda, MD from Bartonsville, MD?

The driving distance from Bethesda, MD to Bartonsville, MD is about 39.1 miles (63 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
39.15 mi
00h 54m
Flight
31.63 mi
50.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.63 mi
Kilometers
50.91 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.15 mi
Kilometers
63.01 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartonsville
Wed, Apr 15, 3:18 PM EDT
Return by in Bethesda
Wed, Apr 15, 4:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethesda
2026-04-15T14:24
Arrive Bartonsville
Wed, Apr 15, 3:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethesda
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Germantown
MD

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Bethesda
19.6 mi
00h 27m
To Bartonsville
19.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bethesda and Bartonsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda and Bartonsville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bethesda Avenue

    156 m · 25 sec · Bethesda Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Arlington Road

    1403 ft · 56 sec · Arlington Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Edgemoor Lane

    1451 ft · 51 sec · Edgemoor Lane

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Wisconsin Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Rockville Pike

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 270 North: Frederick

    1747 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

    7 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road

    1052 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    21 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore

    1986 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East, US 40 East: Baltimore

    1791 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 144: East Patrick Street

    744 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Old National Pike

    1 mi · 1 min · Old National Pike

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bartonsville Road

    2059 ft · 60 sec · Bartonsville Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Hines Road

    30 m · 4 sec · Hines Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hines Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethesda and Bartonsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 117
21.2 mi · 54%
I 270 North
10.7 mi · 27%
I 70 East
2.41 mi · 6%
Rockville Pike
1.61 mi · 4%
Old National Pike
1.01 mi · 3%
Wisconsin Avenue
0.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MD 117

Merge slight right

21 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
31.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown
00h 27m from Bethesda
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bethesda and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bartonsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethesda to Bartonsville?

The road trip is about 39.1 miles (63 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Bethesda and 19.6 miles from Bartonsville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethesda and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bartonsville.

Stop Ideas Near Germantown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Germantown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 6.3 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 6.3 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Germantown.

RAIL

Rockville station

15 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

29 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

29 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Washington Union Station

38 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethesda and Bartonsville. Straight-line distance: 31.63 mi (50.91 km).

Bethesda

#1 Bethesda

A census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population62,448
Coordinates38.9806700, -77.1002600
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bartonsville

Bartonsville is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.3926000, -77.3580400
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethesda (-77.10026, 38.98067)
End: Bartonsville (-77.35804, 39.3926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.23 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.28
2.76 gal · 10.46 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.64 $11.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.35 $12.69
Premium $4.95 $6.84 $13.67
Diesel $5.98 $8.25 $16.50

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethesda and Bartonsville. The current time is 14:24:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.