How far is Crisfield, MD from North Bethesda, MD?
The driving distance from Crisfield, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 160.3 miles (258 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crisfield and North Bethesda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crisfield and North Bethesda.
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Start on North 4th Street
122 m · 21 sec · North 4th Street
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Continue on North 4th Street
38 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto Richardson Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Richardson Avenue
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Continue on Crisfield Highway
12.9 mi · 19 min · Crisfield Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward Crisfield Highway
637 ft · 17 sec · Crisfield Highway
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Merge slight right onto Ocean Highway
11.8 mi · 16 min · Ocean Highway
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Continue on South Fruitland Boulevard
1708 ft · 22 sec · South Fruitland Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Salisbury Bypass
10.8 mi · 12 min · Salisbury Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13 North, US 13 Business: Salisbury, Dover
1476 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 13 North: Dover
1136 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Salisbury Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.1 mi · 4 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
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Continue on Sussex Highway
19.3 mi · 27 min · Sussex Highway
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Take the exit slight left
51 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Rifle Range Road
673 ft · 19 sec · Rifle Range Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Seashore Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway
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Continue on Shore Highway
17.4 mi · 24 min · Shore Highway
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Continue on Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway
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Take the exit slight right
527 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi · 40 min · Ocean Gateway
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Continue on John Hanson Highway
18.4 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
2347 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
3221 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
9.2 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville
1995 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Rockville Pike
1.8 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike
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Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
1816 ft · 1 min · Nicholson Lane
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Turn left 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 Crisfield and North Bethesda.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ocean Gateway
Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crisfield to North Bethesda?
The road trip is about 160.3 miles (258 km) and usually takes 03h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Denton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.1 miles from Crisfield and 80.2 miles from North Bethesda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 60 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.13 one way or $46.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Crisfield and Rain Showers near North Bethesda.
Stop Ideas Near Denton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crisfield and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 100.26 mi (161.35 km).
#1 Crisfield
City in Somerset County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 2,534 |
| Coordinates | 37.9834600, -75.8538200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $4.09 | $23.13 | $46.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.03 | $52.06 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $28.04 | $56.08 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $33.85 | $67.69 |
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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