How far is Bethesda, MD from Charles Village, MD?
The driving distance from Bethesda, MD to Charles Village, MD is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethesda and Charles Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda and Charles Village.
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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
6.5 mi · 8 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Baltimore
1579 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore, New York
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
24.5 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Russell Street North
1 km · 2 min
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Continue on Russell Street
1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
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Continue on South Paca Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Paca Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Paca Street
77 m · 11 sec · North Paca Street
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Turn right onto West Madison Street
32 m · 11 sec · West Madison Street
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Turn left onto North Eutaw Street
830 ft · 25 sec · North Eutaw Street
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Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
54 m · 8 sec · North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto West Read Street
79 m · 11 sec · West Read Street
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Continue on West Chase Street
623 ft · 26 sec · West Chase Street
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Turn slight left onto North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
127 m · 18 sec · North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Biddle Street
1448 ft · 55 sec · West Biddle Street
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Turn left onto North Calvert Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · North Calvert Street
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Turn right onto East 28th Street
118 m · 18 sec · East 28th Street
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Turn left onto Guilford Avenue
121 m · 14 sec · Guilford Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Guilford Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethesda and Charles Village.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
24.5 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bethesda and Sunny near Charles Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethesda to Charles Village?
The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Bethesda and 20.2 miles from Charles Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethesda and Sunny near Charles Village.
Stop Ideas Near North Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethesda and Charles Village. Straight-line distance: 35.23 mi (56.69 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 Charles Village
Charles Village is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.3231600, -76.6133000 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charles Village (-76.6133, 39.32316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $3.94 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $6.48 | $12.95 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $8.94 | $17.87 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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