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

The driving distance from Boonsboro, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
47.51 mi
00h 59m
Flight
42.8 mi
68.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.8 mi
Kilometers
68.88 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.51 mi
Kilometers
76.46 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bethesda
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM EDT
Return by in Boonsboro
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boonsboro
2026-04-23T00:25
Arrive North Bethesda
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boonsboro
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
Green Valley
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Boonsboro
23.3 mi
00h 29m
To North Bethesda
24.2 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Potomac Street

    37 m · 6 sec · Potomac Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old National Pike

    35 m · 2 sec · Old National Pike

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Old National Pike

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Old National Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Old National Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Old National Pike

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East

    1995 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South: Washington

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 29 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Montrose Road East

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Montrose Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Montrose Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Josiah Henson Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Josiah Henson Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right onto Towne Road

    1151 ft · 23 sec · Towne Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Old Georgetown Road

    1493 ft · 41 sec · Old Georgetown Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

    755 ft · 26 sec · Nicholson Lane

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Commonwealth Drive

    106 m · 18 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Tudor Lane

    103 m · 16 sec · Tudor Lane

  20. 20

    Continue on Tudor Lane

    45 m · 7 sec · Tudor Lane

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tudor Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
28 mi · 59%
Old National Pike
8.67 mi · 18%
I 70 East
3.8 mi · 8%
West Main Street
1.82 mi · 4%
Josiah Henson Parkway
1.03 mi · 2%
Montrose Road
1.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Eisenhower Memorial Highway

Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

22.9 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
42.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Valley
00h 29m from Boonsboro
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Boonsboro and Sunny near North Bethesda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Green Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Boonsboro and 24.2 miles from North Bethesda.

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

The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Boonsboro and Sunny near North Bethesda.

Stop Ideas Near Green Valley

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 Green Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Valley.

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

14 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

15 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Rockville station

28 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

38 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boonsboro and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 42.8 mi (68.88 km).

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#1 Boonsboro

Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States

Population3,455
Coordinates39.5062100, -77.6524900
Altitude165
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: Potomac Street (-77.652536, 39.506296)
End: Tudor Lane (-77.119003, 39.044548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.35 L · about $6.86
Round trip
$13.73
3.36 gal · 12.7 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.86 $13.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.73 $15.45
Premium $4.95 $8.32 $16.65
Diesel $5.98 $10.05 $20.09

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Boonsboro and North Bethesda. The current time is 00:25:55.

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.