How far is Bladensburg, MD from North Bethesda, MD?

The driving distance from Bladensburg, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
21.76 mi
00h 32m
Flight
12.32 mi
19.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.32 mi
Kilometers
19.82 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.76 mi
Kilometers
35.02 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 8:32 AM EDT
Return by in Bladensburg
Sun, Apr 19, 9:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bladensburg
2026-04-19T08:00
Arrive North Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 8:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bladensburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hillandale
MD

Census-designated place Maryland, United States

From Bladensburg
10.6 mi
00h 16m
To North Bethesda
11.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bladensburg and North Bethesda.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Quincy Place

    14 m · 5 sec · Quincy Place

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Annapolis Road

    2482 ft · 49 sec · Annapolis Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Annapolis Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Annapolis Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto MD 295: Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore

    1007 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    1464 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.2 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville

    1995 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Rockville Pike

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

    1816 ft · 1 min · Nicholson Lane

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive

    106 m · 18 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Tudor Lane

    103 m · 16 sec · Tudor Lane

  15. 15

    Continue on Tudor Lane

    45 m · 7 sec · Tudor Lane

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tudor Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
13.1 mi · 60%
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
3.85 mi · 18%
Rockville Pike
1.81 mi · 8%
Annapolis Road
1.13 mi · 5%
MD 355
0.38 mi · 2%
Nicholson Lane
0.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

9.2 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
12.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillandale
00h 16m from Bladensburg
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bladensburg and Rain Showers near North Bethesda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bladensburg to North Bethesda?

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hillandale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Bladensburg and 11.1 miles from North Bethesda.

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

The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bladensburg and Rain Showers near North Bethesda.

Stop Ideas Near Hillandale

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 Hillandale and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.9 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 2.5 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 Hillandale.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

12 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

15 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

16 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bladensburg and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 12.32 mi (19.82 km).

Bladensburg

#1 Bladensburg

Town in Maryland, United States

Population9,409
Coordinates38.9392800, -76.9338600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
North Bethesda

#2 North Bethesda

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population43,828
Coordinates39.0445500, -77.1188700
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.933861, 38.93929)
End: Tudor Lane (-77.119003, 39.044548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.91 L · about $3.15
Round trip
$6.29
1.54 gal · 5.82 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.15 $6.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.54 $7.08
Premium $4.95 $3.81 $7.63
Diesel $5.98 $4.60 $9.21

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 Bladensburg and North Bethesda. The current time is 08:00:20.

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.