How far is Bethesda, MD from Hampstead, MD?
The driving distance from Bethesda, MD to Hampstead, MD is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Howard 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 Hampstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda and Hampstead.
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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
3.4 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North: Columbia
1158 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colesville Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Colesville Road
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Continue on Columbia Pike
21.3 mi · 30 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Baltimore
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
1056 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 695 North: New York, Towson
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Northwest Expressway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Northwest Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward MD 30 North: Hanover
2302 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Butler Road
2487 ft · 41 sec · Butler Road
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Turn left onto Hanover Pike
7.4 mi · 12 min · Hanover Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hanover Pike
18 m · 1 sec · Hanover Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Hanover Pike
1.4 km · 2 min · Hanover Pike
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Shiloh Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · Shiloh Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shiloh Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethesda and Hampstead.
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.
Columbia Pike
Continue on Columbia Pike
21.3 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.
Cloudy leaving Bethesda and Cloudy near Hampstead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethesda to Hampstead?
The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Bethesda and 28.7 miles from Hampstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Bethesda and Cloudy near Hampstead.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethesda and Hampstead. Straight-line distance: 45.16 mi (72.67 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 Hampstead
Town in Carroll County in the U.
| Population | 6,426 |
| Coordinates | 39.6048300, -76.8499800 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hampstead (-76.84998, 39.60483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $8.29 | $16.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.34 | $18.67 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.06 | $20.11 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.14 | $24.28 |
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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