How far is Bethesda, MD from Hunt Valley, MD?
The driving distance from Bethesda, MD to Hunt Valley, MD is about 52 miles (83.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.5 miles (70 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethesda and Hunt Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda and Hunt Valley.
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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
10.9 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 83 North: Timonium, York PA
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Timonium, Timonium Road East
1352 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto West Timonium Road
1921 ft · 1 min · West Timonium Road
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Turn left onto York Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · York Road
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Turn right onto Ashland Road
2275 ft · 47 sec · Ashland Road
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Turn straight onto Paper Mill Road
1461 ft · 35 sec · Paper Mill Road
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Turn left onto Hunters Run Drive
570 ft · 25 sec · Hunters Run Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hunters Run Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethesda and Hunt Valley.
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.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bethesda and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hunt Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethesda to Hunt Valley?
The road trip is about 52 miles (83.7 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 26 miles from Bethesda and 26 miles from Hunt Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.5 miles (70 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.76 one way or $15.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bethesda and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hunt Valley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethesda and Hunt Valley. Straight-line distance: 43.48 mi (69.97 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 Hunt Valley
Hunt Valley is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4998300, -76.6410800 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hunt Valley (-76.64108, 39.49983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $4.24 | $7.76 | $15.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $9.42 | $18.83 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
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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