How far is Camp Springs, MD from North Bethesda, MD?

The driving distance from Camp Springs, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
32.23 mi
00h 40m
Flight
20.16 mi
32.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.16 mi
Kilometers
32.44 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.23 mi
Kilometers
51.87 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bethesda
Fri, Apr 10, 10:52 PM EDT
Return by in Camp Springs
Fri, Apr 10, 11:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camp Springs
2026-04-10T22:11
Arrive North Bethesda
Fri, Apr 10, 10:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Camp Springs
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Mount Rainier
MD

Stratovolcano in the U.

From Camp Springs
10.1 mi
00h 20m
To North Bethesda
22.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
75°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camp Springs and North Bethesda.

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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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Rainier
00h 20m from Camp Springs
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Camp Springs 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 Camp Springs to North Bethesda?

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Mount Rainier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Camp Springs and 22.1 miles from North Bethesda.

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

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Camp Springs and Sunny near North Bethesda.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Rainier

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 Mount Rainier and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 2.4 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 1.1 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 5.9 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 6.3 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 Mount Rainier.

RAIL

Washington Union Station

6 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

9 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

22 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camp Springs and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 20.16 mi (32.44 km).

Camp Springs

#1 Camp Springs

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

Population19,096
Coordinates38.8040000, -76.9066400
Altitude81
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: (-76.906652, 38.803973)
End: Tudor Lane (-77.119003, 39.044548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.31 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.32
2.28 gal · 8.62 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.66 $9.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.24 $10.49
Premium $4.95 $5.65 $11.30
Diesel $5.98 $6.82 $13.63

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Camp Springs and North Bethesda. The current time is 22:11:33.

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.