How far is Clarksburg, MD from North Bethesda, MD?
The driving distance from Clarksburg, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksburg and North Bethesda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg and North Bethesda.
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Start on Frederick Road
589 ft · 21 sec · Frederick Road
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Turn right onto Stringtown Road
1409 ft · 36 sec · Stringtown Road
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Continue on Clarksburg Road
1609 ft · 32 sec · Clarksburg Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 South: Washington
1319 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway
9.2 mi · 12 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Montrose Road East
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Montrose Road
1 mi · 2 min · Montrose Road
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Continue on Josiah Henson Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Josiah Henson Parkway
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Turn sharp right onto Towne Road
1151 ft · 23 sec · Towne Road
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Continue on Old Georgetown Road
1493 ft · 41 sec · Old Georgetown Road
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Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
755 ft · 26 sec · Nicholson Lane
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Turn right onto Commonwealth Drive
106 m · 18 sec · Commonwealth Drive
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Turn right onto Tudor Lane
103 m · 16 sec · Tudor Lane
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Continue on Tudor Lane
45 m · 7 sec · Tudor Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tudor Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksburg and North Bethesda.
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.
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway
9.15 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Clarksburg 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 Clarksburg to North Bethesda?
The road trip is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Gaithersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Clarksburg and 10.1 miles from North Bethesda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Clarksburg and Sunny near North Bethesda.
Stop Ideas Near Gaithersburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Herndon Old Town Hall
City of Rockville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gaithersburg.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksburg and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 15.94 mi (25.65 km).
#1 Clarksburg
Clarksburg is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2387200, -77.2794300 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Bethesda
A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 43,828 |
| Coordinates | 39.0445500, -77.1188700 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tudor Lane (-77.119003, 39.044548)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.94 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
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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