How far is Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD from North Bethesda, MD?

The driving distance from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
75.11 mi
01h 33m
Flight
61.3 mi
98.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.3 mi
Kilometers
98.65 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.11 mi
Kilometers
120.87 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bethesda
Wed, Apr 15, 5:56 PM EDT
Return by in Chesapeake Ranch Estates
Wed, Apr 15, 7:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesapeake Ranch Estates
2026-04-15T16:22
Arrive North Bethesda
Wed, Apr 15, 5:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesapeake Ranch Estates
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
Dunkirk Town Center
MD

City in United States of America

From Chesapeake Ranch Estates
36.8 mi
00h 46m
To North Bethesda
38.3 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chesapeake Ranch Estates and North Bethesda.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake Ranch Estates and North Bethesda.

  1. 1

    Start on Catalina Drive

    153 m · 20 sec · Catalina Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Coyote Trail

    2342 ft · 2 min · Coyote Trail

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rousby Hall Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rousby Hall Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rousby Hall Road

    20 m · 1 sec · Rousby Hall Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Rousby Hall Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Rousby Hall Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Solomons Island Road

    15.3 mi · 21 min · South Solomons Island Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Solomons Island Road

    9 mi · 13 min · North Solomons Island Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Stephanie Roper Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Stephanie Roper Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 717: Upper Marlboro

    1525 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1300 ft · 31 sec · Water Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2466 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Largo Road

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Largo Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Landover Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Landover Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore

    2934 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    9 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.2 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  18. 18

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

    1995 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Rockville Pike

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

    1816 ft · 1 min · Nicholson Lane

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive

    106 m · 18 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Tudor Lane

    103 m · 16 sec · Tudor Lane

  23. 23

    Continue on Tudor Lane

    45 m · 7 sec · Tudor Lane

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tudor Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesapeake Ranch Estates 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
18.2 mi · 24%
South Solomons Island Road
15.3 mi · 20%
Southern Maryland Boulevard
10.2 mi · 14%
North Solomons Island Road
8.97 mi · 12%
Largo Road
7.63 mi · 10%
Stephanie Roper Highway
4.63 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

South Solomons Island Road

Turn right onto South Solomons Island Road

15.3 mi · 00h 21m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dunkirk Town Center
00h 46m from Chesapeake Ranch Estates
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chesapeake Ranch Estates 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 Chesapeake Ranch Estates to North Bethesda?

The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Dunkirk Town Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Chesapeake Ranch Estates and 38.3 miles from North Bethesda.

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

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.83 one way or $21.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chesapeake Ranch Estates and Sunny near North Bethesda.

Stop Ideas Near Dunkirk Town Center

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dunkirk Town Center, 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 Dunkirk Town Center.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

31 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

36 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
BUS

Kent Island, MD

45 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesapeake Ranch Estates and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 61.3 mi (98.65 km).

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#1 Chesapeake Ranch Estates

Chesapeake Ranch Estates is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.3462400, -76.4177300
Altitude30
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: Catalina Drive (-76.41769, 38.346249)
End: Tudor Lane (-77.119003, 39.044548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.03 L · about $10.83
Round trip
$21.66
5.3 gal · 20.06 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.83 $21.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.19 $24.37
Premium $4.95 $13.13 $26.26
Diesel $5.98 $15.85 $31.69

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesapeake Ranch Estates and North Bethesda. The current time is 16:22:59.

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.