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

The driving distance from Cavetown, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.23 mi
01h 12m
Flight
48.37 mi
77.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.37 mi
Kilometers
77.84 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.23 mi
Kilometers
88.88 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bethesda
Sat, Apr 11, 7:31 PM EDT
Return by in Cavetown
Sat, Apr 11, 8:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cavetown
2026-04-11T18:18
Arrive North Bethesda
Sat, Apr 11, 7:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cavetown
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
Buckeystown
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Cavetown
27.6 mi
00h 36m
To North Bethesda
27.6 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph N
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cavetown Church Road

    5 m · 5 sec · Cavetown Church Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mapleville Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Mapleville Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mapleville Road

    47 m · 3 sec · Mapleville Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Mapleville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Mapleville Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1208 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    18.3 mi · 20 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South: Washington

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 29 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Montrose Road East

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Montrose Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Montrose Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Josiah Henson Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Josiah Henson Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto Towne Road

    1151 ft · 23 sec · Towne Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Georgetown Road

    1493 ft · 41 sec · Old Georgetown Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

    755 ft · 26 sec · Nicholson Lane

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Commonwealth Drive

    106 m · 18 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Tudor Lane

    103 m · 16 sec · Tudor Lane

  18. 18

    Continue on Tudor Lane

    45 m · 7 sec · Tudor Lane

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tudor Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cavetown 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
28 mi · 51%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
18.3 mi · 33%
Mapleville Road
5.16 mi · 9%
Josiah Henson Parkway
1.03 mi · 2%
Montrose Road
1.03 mi · 2%
I 270 South
0.4 mi · 1%
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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckeystown
00h 36m from Cavetown
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cavetown and Mostly Sunny near North Bethesda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Buckeystown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Cavetown and 27.6 miles from North Bethesda.

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

The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Buckeystown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buckeystown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buckeystown.

RAIL

Frederick, MD

9 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

10 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

26 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
RAIL

Rockville station

37 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cavetown and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 48.37 mi (77.84 km).

Cavetown

#1 Cavetown

Census designated place

Population1,473
Coordinates39.6442600, -77.5858200
Altitude222
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: Cavetown (-77.58582, 39.64426)
End: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.38 L · about $7.97
Round trip
$15.94
3.9 gal · 14.76 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.97 $15.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.97 $17.94
Premium $4.95 $9.66 $19.32
Diesel $5.98 $11.66 $23.32

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 Cavetown and North Bethesda. The current time is 18:18:39.

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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.