How far is Bethesda, MD from Easton, MD?
The driving distance from Bethesda, MD to Easton, MD is about 77.7 miles (125 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
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.
City in and county seat of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, and Maryland federated state capital city
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethesda and Easton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda and Easton.
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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
14.4 mi · 18 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
16.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto Easton Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Easton Parkway
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Turn left onto Glebe Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Glebe Road
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Turn straight onto North Washington Street
1725 ft · 1 min · North Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethesda and Easton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 00h 30m
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 Easton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethesda to Easton?
The road trip is about 77.7 miles (125 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Annapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Bethesda and 38.8 miles from Easton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethesda and Sunny near Easton.
Stop Ideas Near Annapolis
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 Annapolis.
Kent Island, MD
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethesda and Easton. Straight-line distance: 56.89 mi (91.56 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 Easton
Town and the county seat of Talbot County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 16,611 |
| Coordinates | 38.7742800, -76.0763300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Easton (-76.07633, 38.77428)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $11.20 | $22.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.60 | $25.20 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.57 | $27.15 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.39 | $32.77 |
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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