How far is Bethesda, MD from Deale, MD?
The driving distance from Bethesda, MD to Deale, MD is about 43.5 miles (70 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Prince George’s 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 Deale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda and Deale.
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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
20 mi · 26 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro
1696 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro Road
628 ft · 15 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Ritchie Marlboro Road
87 m · 5 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road
1594 ft · 27 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ritchie Marlboro Road
43 m · 2 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road
1955 ft · 41 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road
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Continue on Ritchie Marlboro Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Ritchie Marlboro Road
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Take the ramp straight toward MD 4 South: Prince Frederick
1046 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on Stephanie Roper Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Stephanie Roper Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 258 East: Bristol, Deale
864 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard
6.3 mi · 9 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard
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Turn right onto Rockhold Creek Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Rockhold Creek Road
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Turn left onto Deale Road
1643 ft · 49 sec · Deale Road
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Turn right onto Drum Point Road
1383 ft · 54 sec · Drum Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Owings Beach Road
740 ft · 27 sec · Owings Beach Road
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Turn right onto Trapper Way
51 m · 7 sec · Trapper Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Trapper Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethesda and Deale.
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
20 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Bethesda and Rain Showers near Deale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethesda to Deale?
The road trip is about 43.5 miles (70 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Lake Arbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Bethesda and 21.7 miles from Deale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bethesda and Rain Showers near Deale.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Arbor
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 Lake Arbor.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethesda and Deale. Straight-line distance: 32.53 mi (52.36 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 Deale
Census designated place
| Population | 4,945 |
| Coordinates | 38.7765100, -76.5552400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Deale (-76.55524, 38.77651)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.04 | $14.07 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
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 19, 2026
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