How far is Bethesda, MD from Odenton, MD?
The driving distance from Bethesda, MD to Odenton, MD is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethesda and Odenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda and Odenton.
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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
628 ft · 20 sec · Rockville Pike
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Turn right onto Jones Bridge Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jones Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Connecticut Avenue
1615 ft · 39 sec · Connecticut Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
1292 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
11.5 mi · 14 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 295: North Baltimore
1387 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
8.5 mi · 12 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 198 East: Fort Meade
3071 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Laurel Fort Meade Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Laurel Fort Meade Road
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Take the ramp straight toward MD 32 East: Odenton
1660 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 175: Odenton, Fort Meade
2156 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 175 East: Odenton
569 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Annapolis Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Annapolis Road
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Turn right onto Piney Orchard Parkway
1754 ft · 1 min · Piney Orchard Parkway
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Continue on Piney Orchard Parkway
530 ft · 11 sec · Piney Orchard Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Piney Orchard Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethesda and Odenton.
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.
Capital Beltway
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
11.5 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bethesda and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Odenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethesda to Odenton?
The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Greenbelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Bethesda and 15 miles from Odenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.33 one way or $8.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bethesda and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Odenton.
Stop Ideas Near Greenbelt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenbelt.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethesda and Odenton. Straight-line distance: 22.62 mi (36.41 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 Odenton
Census designated place
| Population | 37,132 |
| Coordinates | 39.0840000, -76.7002500 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Odenton (-76.70025, 39.084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.87 | $9.75 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
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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