How far is Bethesda, MD from Selby-on-the-Bay, MD?
The driving distance from Bethesda, MD to Selby-on-the-Bay, MD is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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.
Flight 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 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethesda and Selby-on-the-Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda and Selby-on-the-Bay.
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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
14.4 mi · 18 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
10.4 mi · 12 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 424: Davidsonville, Crofton
2824 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 424 South: Davidsonville Road, Davidsonville
1273 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Davidsonville Road
3 mi · 6 min · Davidsonville Road
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
6.4 mi · 11 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
2281 ft · 2 min · Hillside Avenue
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Turn left onto Edgemont Street
2436 ft · 2 min · Edgemont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Edgemont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethesda and Selby-on-the-Bay.
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
14.4 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Bethesda and Showers And Thunderstorms near Selby-on-the-Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethesda to Selby-on-the-Bay?
The road trip is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Woodmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Bethesda and 19.9 miles from Selby-on-the-Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bethesda and Showers And Thunderstorms near Selby-on-the-Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Woodmore
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 Woodmore.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethesda and Selby-on-the-Bay. Straight-line distance: 31.37 mi (50.48 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 Selby-on-the-Bay
Census designated place
| Population | 4,040 |
| Coordinates | 38.9162200, -76.5224600 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Selby-on-the-Bay (-76.52246, 38.91622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.48 | $12.97 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
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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