How far is Bethesda, MD from Milford Mill, MD?

The driving distance from Bethesda, MD to Milford Mill, MD is about 43 miles (69.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
42.99 mi
01h 03m
Flight
30.93 mi
49.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.93 mi
Kilometers
49.78 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.99 mi
Kilometers
69.18 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 4:18 AM EDT
Return by in Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 5:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethesda
2026-04-19T03:15
Arrive Milford Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 4:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
North Laurel
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Bethesda
21.5 mi
00h 31m
To Milford Mill
21.5 mi
00h 31m

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
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda and Milford Mill.

  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

    628 ft · 20 sec · Rockville Pike

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Jones Bridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Jones Bridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Connecticut Avenue

    1615 ft · 39 sec · Connecticut Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring

    1292 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Capital Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Baltimore

    1579 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore, New York

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    21.5 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 695 West: Towson

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Baltimore Beltway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 122: Woodlawn

    1616 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 122 West: Rolling Road, Security Town Center, Security Boulevard

    1675 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Security Boulevard

    3139 ft · 1 min · Security Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Rolling Road

    2 mi · 5 min · North Rolling Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Windsor Mill Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Windsor Mill Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mayfield Avenue

    874 ft · 40 sec · Mayfield Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Big Buck Drive

    2007 ft · 2 min · Big Buck Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Big Buck Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
22.9 mi · 53%
Capital Beltway
6.55 mi · 15%
Baltimore Beltway
5.1 mi · 12%
North Rolling Road
2.03 mi · 5%
Jones Bridge Road
1.12 mi · 3%
Windsor Mill Road
0.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

21.5 mi · 00h 25m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 31m from Bethesda
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bethesda and Rain Showers near Milford Mill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethesda to Milford Mill?

The road trip is about 43 miles (69.2 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Bethesda and 21.5 miles from Milford Mill.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.21 one way or $12.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Laurel

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Meeting point 14 mi away

Riverdale Park Town Hall

Riverdale , MD
5008 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737
Rating 3.8/5 5 reviews City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethesda and Milford Mill. Straight-line distance: 30.93 mi (49.78 km).

Bethesda

#1 Bethesda

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

Population62,448
Coordinates38.9806700, -77.1002600
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Milford Mill

#2 Milford Mill

Census designated place

Population29,042
Coordinates39.3478800, -76.7699700
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethesda (-77.10026, 38.98067)
End: Milford Mill (-76.76997, 39.34788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.74 L · about $6.21
Round trip
$12.42
3.04 gal · 11.48 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.21 $12.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.99 $13.98
Premium $4.95 $7.53 $15.06
Diesel $5.98 $9.09 $18.18

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 Milford Mill. The current time is 03:15:42.

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.