How far is Bethesda, MD from Edgemere, MD?

The driving distance from Bethesda, MD to Edgemere, MD is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
49.39 mi
01h 09m
Flight
39.36 mi
63.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.36 mi
Kilometers
63.34 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.39 mi
Kilometers
79.48 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgemere
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM EDT
Return by in Bethesda
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethesda
2026-04-23T03:27
Arrive Edgemere
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Jessup
MD

Locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, United States

From Bethesda
24.7 mi
00h 34m
To Edgemere
24.7 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    628 ft · 20 sec · Rockville Pike

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Jones Bridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Jones Bridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Connecticut Avenue

    1615 ft · 39 sec · Connecticut Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring

    1292 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Capital Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Baltimore

    1579 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore, New York

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    26.7 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 150: Eastern Avenue

    1335 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 150 East: Eastern Avenue, East Essex

    78 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Eastern Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto MD 151 South

    1126 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North Point Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Point Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the ramp straight toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie

    2191 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Baltimore Beltway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 151: Sparrows Point

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 151 South: North Point Boulevard, Sparrows Point, North Point State Park

    969 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto North Point Boulevard

    843 ft · 20 sec · North Point Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Point Road

    2488 ft · 1 min · North Point Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Lynch Road

    38 m · 4 sec · Lynch Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lynch Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
32.4 mi · 66%
Capital Beltway
6.55 mi · 13%
Baltimore Beltway
3.41 mi · 7%
North Point Boulevard
1.28 mi · 3%
Jones Bridge Road
1.12 mi · 2%
Eastern Avenue
0.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

26.7 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
39.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jessup
00h 34m from Bethesda
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bethesda and Sunny near Edgemere.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Jessup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Bethesda and 24.7 miles from Edgemere.

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

The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.11 one way or $14.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethesda and Sunny near Edgemere.

Stop Ideas Near Jessup

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 Jessup and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.6 mi away

Relay Town Hall

Halethorpe , MD
1710 Arlington Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

8 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

23 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

33 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethesda and Edgemere. Straight-line distance: 39.36 mi (63.34 km).

Bethesda

#1 Bethesda

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

Population62,448
Coordinates38.9806700, -77.1002600
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Edgemere

#2 Edgemere

Census designated place

Population8,669
Coordinates39.2420500, -76.4480200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethesda (-77.10026, 38.98067)
End: Edgemere (-76.44802, 39.24205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.6 L · about $7.11
Round trip
$14.22
3.48 gal · 13.2 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.11 $14.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.00 $16.00
Premium $4.95 $8.62 $17.24
Diesel $5.98 $10.41 $20.81

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethesda and Edgemere. The current time is 03:27:02.

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.