How far is Bethesda, MD from Keedysville, MD?
The driving distance from Bethesda, MD to Keedysville, MD is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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 17m.
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.
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethesda and Keedysville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda and Keedysville.
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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
1.6 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 270 North: Frederick
1747 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North
7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road
1052 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight right
21 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
1986 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown
1899 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 Alternate: Braddock Heights, Middletown
1501 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto Old National Pike
2.7 mi · 5 min · Old National Pike
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Continue on East Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Old National Pike
6.1 mi · 9 min · Old National Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
35 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Potomac Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Potomac Street
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Continue on Shepherdstown Pike
1.6 mi · 2 min · Shepherdstown Pike
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Turn left onto Keedy Drive
141 m · 13 sec · Keedy Drive
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Continue on North Main Street
3139 ft · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Antietam Drive
57 m · 10 sec · Antietam Drive
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Turn right onto Mount Vernon Drive
46 m · 7 sec · Mount Vernon Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethesda and Keedysville.
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.
MD 117
Merge slight right
21 mi · 00h 26m
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 Keedysville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethesda to Keedysville?
The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Green Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from Bethesda and 26.9 miles from Keedysville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 3:54 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 $15.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethesda and Sunny near Keedysville.
Stop Ideas Near Green Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Valley.
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Rockville station
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethesda and Keedysville. Straight-line distance: 47.43 mi (76.33 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 Keedysville
Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 1,220 |
| Coordinates | 39.4862100, -77.6997100 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: Keedysville (-77.69971, 39.48621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.76 | $15.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.41 | $18.83 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.36 | $22.72 |
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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