How far is Butcher's Hill, MD from Bethesda, MD?
The driving distance from Butcher's Hill, MD to Bethesda, MD is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Butcher's Hill and Bethesda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butcher's Hill and Bethesda.
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Start on East Pratt Street
1507 ft · 1 min · East Pratt Street
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Turn right onto South Broadway
126 m · 19 sec · South Broadway
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Turn left onto East Lombard Street
2770 ft · 2 min · East Lombard Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Lombard Street
3088 ft · 2 min · East Lombard Street
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Turn left onto Light Street
1246 ft · 42 sec · Light Street
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Turn right onto East Conway Street
1625 ft · 52 sec · East Conway Street
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Turn left onto Cal Ripken Way
1.1 km · 2 min · Cal Ripken Way
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
24.6 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, College Park
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
6.4 mi · 8 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 185: Kensington, Chevy Chase
2221 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 185 South: Connecticut Avenue South, Chevy Chase
75 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Connecticut Avenue
2403 ft · 51 sec · Connecticut Avenue
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Turn right onto Jones Bridge Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Jones Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Rockville Pike
676 ft · 26 sec · Rockville Pike
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Continue on Wisconsin Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn right onto Commerce Lane
104 m · 17 sec · Commerce Lane
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Continue on Edgemoor Lane
1112 ft · 42 sec · Edgemoor Lane
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Turn left onto Arlington Road
1403 ft · 56 sec · Arlington Road
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Turn right onto Bethesda Avenue
156 m · 22 sec · Bethesda Avenue
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Turn left
14 m · 3 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 Butcher's Hill and Bethesda.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
24.6 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Butcher's Hill and Clear near Bethesda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Butcher's Hill to Bethesda?
The road trip is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Butcher's Hill and 19.8 miles from Bethesda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.44 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Butcher's Hill and Clear near Bethesda.
Stop Ideas Near North Laurel
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 North Laurel.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Butcher's Hill and Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 34.76 mi (55.94 km).
#1 Butcher's Hill
Butcher's Hill is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2895500, -76.5883000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethesda
A census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 62,448 |
| Coordinates | 38.9806700, -77.1002600 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-77.100214, 38.980669)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 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 33m |
| 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 | $3.92 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.53 | $6.29 | $12.59 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $6.77 | $13.53 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $8.72 | $17.43 |
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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