How far is Bethesda, MD from Greensboro, MD?

The driving distance from Bethesda, MD to Greensboro, MD is about 81 miles (130.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.6 miles (112 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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
80.98 mi
01h 54m
Flight
69.57 mi
111.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.57 mi
Kilometers
111.97 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.98 mi
Kilometers
130.32 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Tue, Jun 2, 12:58 PM EDT
Return by in Bethesda
Tue, Jun 2, 2:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethesda
2026-06-02T11:03
Arrive Greensboro
Tue, Jun 2, 12:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
Cape Saint Claire
MD

Park in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America

From Bethesda
40.5 mi
00h 57m
To Greensboro
40.6 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.4 mi · 18 min · Capital Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    18.7 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Shore Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Shore Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ridgely Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Ridgely Road

  18. 18

    Continue on 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Ridgely Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Ridgely Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South Main Street

    1924 ft · 42 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Sunset Avenue

    42 m · 3 sec · East Sunset Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Sunset Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 27%
John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 23%
Capital Beltway
14.4 mi · 18%
US 50 East
7.95 mi · 10%
Ridgely Road
6.95 mi · 9%
Queen Anne Highway
6.24 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
69.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cape Saint Claire
00h 57m from Bethesda
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bethesda and Sunny near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81 miles (130.3 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Cape Saint Claire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Bethesda and 40.6 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 69.6 miles (112 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.69 one way or $23.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cape Saint Claire

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cape Saint Claire, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cape Saint Claire.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

20 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

27 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

33 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

38 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethesda and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 69.57 mi (111.97 km).

Bethesda

#1 Bethesda

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

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

#2 Greensboro

Town located on the banks of the Choptank River in Caroline County, Maryland

Population1,878
Coordinates38.9737200, -75.8049300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethesda (-77.10026, 38.98067)
End: Greensboro (-75.80493, 38.97372)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.82 L · about $11.69
Round trip
$23.37
5.72 gal · 21.64 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.69 $23.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.15 $26.31
Premium $4.95 $14.17 $28.34
Diesel $5.98 $17.10 $34.21

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethesda and Greensboro. The current time is 11:03:44.

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.