How far is Bethesda, MD from Calverton, MD?
The driving distance from Bethesda, MD to Calverton, MD is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethesda and Calverton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda and Calverton.
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Start on the route
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Bethesda Avenue
156 m · 25 sec · Bethesda Avenue
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Turn left onto Arlington Road
1403 ft · 56 sec · Arlington Road
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Turn right onto Edgemoor Lane
1451 ft · 51 sec · Edgemoor Lane
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Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Wisconsin Avenue
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Continue on Rockville Pike
628 ft · 20 sec · Rockville Pike
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Turn right onto Jones Bridge Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jones Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Connecticut Avenue
1615 ft · 39 sec · Connecticut Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
1292 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 650 North: White Oak
1444 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto New Hampshire Avenue
1430 ft · 39 sec · New Hampshire Avenue
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Turn right onto Powder Mill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Powder Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Powder Mill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Powder Mill Road
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Turn left onto Beltsville Drive
2072 ft · 1 min · Beltsville Drive
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Turn left onto Twinlakes Drive
854 ft · 38 sec · Twinlakes Drive
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Continue on Lakehouse Road
855 ft · 42 sec · Lakehouse Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Beltsville Road
49 m · 8 sec · Beltsville Road
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Turn right onto Bellevue Street
92 m · 14 sec · Bellevue Street
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Turn right onto Ingleside Drive
108 m · 17 sec · Ingleside Drive
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Turn right onto Fullerton Street
701 ft · 35 sec · Fullerton Street
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Turn left onto Key Street
96 m · 18 sec · Key Street
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Turn left onto Dunnington Road
37 m · 5 sec · Dunnington Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dunnington Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethesda and Calverton.
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.
Capital Beltway
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
5.67 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Cloudy leaving Bethesda and Partly Cloudy near Calverton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethesda to Calverton?
The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kemp Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Bethesda and 6.6 miles from Calverton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bethesda and Partly Cloudy near Calverton.
Stop Ideas Near Kemp Mill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kemp Mill.
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethesda and Calverton. Straight-line distance: 10.3 mi (16.58 km).
#1 Bethesda
A census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 62,448 |
| Coordinates | 38.9806700, -77.1002600 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Calverton
Unincorporated area in Montgomery and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 17,724 |
| Coordinates | 39.0576100, -76.9358100 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Calverton (-76.93581, 39.05761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
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 · May 13, 2026
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