How far is City of Baltimore, MD from North Bethesda, MD?

The driving distance from City of Baltimore, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 39.1 miles (63 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32 miles (51.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
39.12 mi
00h 53m
Flight
32.02 mi
51.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.02 mi
Kilometers
51.53 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.12 mi
Kilometers
62.96 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 5:32 AM EDT
Return by in City of Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 6:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Baltimore
2026-04-19T04:38
Arrive North Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 5:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Baltimore
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
North Laurel
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From City of Baltimore
19.6 mi
00h 26m
To North Bethesda
19.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Baltimore and North Bethesda.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Baltimore and North Bethesda.

  1. 1

    Start on East Fayette Street

    149 m · 23 sec · East Fayette Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Saint Paul Street

    95 m · 11 sec · Saint Paul Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Light Street

    1913 ft · 1 min · Light Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Conway Street

    1625 ft · 52 sec · East Conway Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cal Ripken Way

    1.1 km · 2 min · Cal Ripken Way

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, College Park

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Capital Beltway

  11. 11

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

    1995 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Rockville Pike

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

    1816 ft · 1 min · Nicholson Lane

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive

    106 m · 18 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Tudor Lane

    103 m · 16 sec · Tudor Lane

  16. 16

    Continue on Tudor Lane

    45 m · 7 sec · Tudor Lane

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tudor Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Baltimore 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
25.3 mi · 65%
Capital Beltway
8.17 mi · 21%
Rockville Pike
1.81 mi · 5%
I 495 West
1.44 mi · 4%
Cal Ripken Way
0.71 mi · 2%
MD 355
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
32 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 26m from City of Baltimore
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving City of Baltimore and Rain Showers near North Bethesda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Baltimore to North Bethesda?

The road trip is about 39.1 miles (63 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 City of Baltimore and 19.6 miles from North Bethesda.

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

The direct path is about 32 miles (51.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around City of Baltimore and Rain Showers near North Bethesda.

Stop Ideas Near North Laurel

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Laurel, 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 North Laurel.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Baltimore and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 32.02 mi (51.53 km).

City of Baltimore

#1 City of Baltimore

Independent city in Maryland, United States

Population621,849
Coordinates39.2903800, -76.6121900
Altitude10
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: City of Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
End: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
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.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.23 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.28
2.76 gal · 10.46 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.64 $11.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.35 $12.69
Premium $4.95 $6.84 $13.67
Diesel $5.98 $8.25 $16.50

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Baltimore and North Bethesda. The current time is 04:38:34.

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.