How far is Bethesda, MD from Maugansville, MD?

The driving distance from Bethesda, MD to Maugansville, MD is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.42 mi
01h 27m
Flight
60.06 mi
96.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.06 mi
Kilometers
96.66 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.42 mi
Kilometers
105.28 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maugansville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT
Return by in Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 9:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethesda
2026-04-19T06:33
Arrive Maugansville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethesda
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Ballenger Creek
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Bethesda
32.7 mi
00h 43m
To Maugansville
32.7 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bethesda and Maugansville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda and Maugansville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bethesda Avenue

    156 m · 25 sec · Bethesda Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Arlington Road

    1403 ft · 56 sec · Arlington Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Edgemoor Lane

    1451 ft · 51 sec · Edgemoor Lane

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Wisconsin Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Rockville Pike

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 270 North: Frederick

    1747 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

    7 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    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

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    21 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore

    1986 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown

    1899 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    21 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West: Hagerstown

    2556 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Dual Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Dual Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on East Franklin Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Franklin Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1986 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Maugans Avenue

    992 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Maugans Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Maugans Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Maugansville Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Maugansville Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maugansville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethesda and Maugansville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
21.4 mi · 33%
MD 117
21.2 mi · 32%
I 270 North
10.7 mi · 16%
Dual Highway
3.06 mi · 5%
Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
2.21 mi · 3%
East Franklin Street
1.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
60.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ballenger Creek
00h 43m from Bethesda
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bethesda and Rain Showers Likely near Maugansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethesda to Maugansville?

The road trip is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Ballenger Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Bethesda and 32.7 miles from Maugansville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.44 one way or $18.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bethesda and Rain Showers Likely near Maugansville.

Stop Ideas Near Ballenger Creek

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ballenger Creek, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ballenger Creek.

RAIL

Frederick, MD

5 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

7 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

26 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

39 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethesda and Maugansville. Straight-line distance: 60.06 mi (96.66 km).

Bethesda

#1 Bethesda

A census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population62,448
Coordinates38.9806700, -77.1002600
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Maugansville

#2 Maugansville

Census designated place

Population3,071
Coordinates39.6928700, -77.7447200
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethesda (-77.10026, 38.98067)
End: Maugansville (-77.74472, 39.69287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.74 L · about $9.44
Round trip
$18.88
4.62 gal · 17.48 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.44 $18.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.62 $21.25
Premium $4.95 $11.44 $22.89
Diesel $5.98 $13.81 $27.63

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethesda and Maugansville. The current time is 06:33:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.