How far is Bethesda, MD from Kingsley, MD?
The driving distance from Bethesda, MD to Kingsley, MD is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethesda and Kingsley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda and Kingsley.
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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 right to continue on I 270 North
14.6 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 121: Boyds, Clarksburg
1246 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 121 North: Clarksburg, Little Bennett Regional Park
800 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Clarksburg Road
149 m · 10 sec · Clarksburg Road
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Turn left onto Gateway Center Drive
735 ft · 29 sec · Gateway Center Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Clarksburg Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Clarksburg Road
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Turn right onto Hyattstown Mill Road
58 m · 14 sec · Hyattstown Mill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hyattstown Mill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethesda and Kingsley.
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.
I 270 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
14.6 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Bethesda and Mostly Sunny near Kingsley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethesda to Kingsley?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gaithersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Bethesda and 12.1 miles from Kingsley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.36 one way or $6.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Bethesda and Mostly Sunny near Kingsley.
Stop Ideas Near Gaithersburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Herndon Old Town Hall
City of Rockville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gaithersburg.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethesda and Kingsley. Straight-line distance: 21.83 mi (35.14 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 Kingsley
Kingsley is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2648300, -77.2786000 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingsley (-77.2786, 39.26483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.96 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
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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