How far is Bethesda, MD from Saint James, MD?
The driving distance from Bethesda, MD to Saint James, MD is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (86 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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 in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethesda and Saint James.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda and Saint James.
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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
23.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 65: Sharpsburg, Hagerstown
829 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 65 South: Sharpsburg, National Parks, Maryland Correctional Facilities
43 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Sharpsburg Pike
3.8 mi · 6 min · Sharpsburg Pike
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Turn right onto Lappans Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lappans Road
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Turn left
670 ft · 49 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethesda and Saint James.
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 70 West
Merge slight right
23.7 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bethesda and Partly Sunny near Saint James.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethesda to Saint James?
The road trip is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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 32.3 miles from Bethesda and 32.3 miles from Saint James.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.4 miles (86 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.04 one way or $18.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Bethesda and Partly Sunny near Saint James.
Stop Ideas Near Ballenger Creek
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 Ballenger Creek.
Frederick, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Harpers Ferry
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethesda and Saint James. Straight-line distance: 53.43 mi (85.98 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 Saint James
Saint James is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.5626000, -77.7580500 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint James (-77.75805, 39.5626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $3.97 | $9.04 | $18.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.58 | $10.44 | $20.89 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $11.17 | $22.35 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $14.39 | $28.78 |
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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