How far is Bethesda, MD from Lonaconing, MD?
The driving distance from Bethesda, MD to Lonaconing, MD is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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 02h 51m.
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 of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethesda and Lonaconing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda and Lonaconing.
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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
52.1 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland
45.4 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 36: Westernport, Frostburg
1983 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 36 South: Westernport
84 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto New Georges Creek Road Southwest
3.6 mi · 6 min · New Georges Creek Road Southwest
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Turn slight left onto Paradise Street Southwest
1 km · 2 min · Paradise Street Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Georges Creek Road Southwest
1579 ft · 38 sec · New Georges Creek Road Southwest
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Continue on Lower Georges Creek Road Southwest
1.7 mi · 4 min · Lower Georges Creek Road Southwest
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Continue on East Main Street
3201 ft · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Ayers Alley
29 m · 7 sec · Ayers Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ayers Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethesda and Lonaconing.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 West
Merge slight right
52.1 mi · 00h 56m
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 Lonaconing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethesda to Lonaconing?
The road trip is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Clear Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from Bethesda and 70.3 miles from Lonaconing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.23 one way or $40.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethesda and Sunny near Lonaconing.
Stop Ideas Near Clear Spring
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clear Spring.
Hagerstown, MD
Hancock, MD
Martinsburg station
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethesda and Lonaconing. Straight-line distance: 108.38 mi (174.42 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 Lonaconing
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 1,096 |
| Coordinates | 39.5659200, -78.9803000 |
| Altitude | 454 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lonaconing (-78.9803, 39.56592)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $20.23 | $40.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.77 | $45.53 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $24.52 | $49.04 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $29.60 | $59.20 |
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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