How far is Deale, MD from North Bethesda, MD?
The driving distance from Deale, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Deale and North Bethesda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deale and North Bethesda.
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Start on Trapper Way
51 m · 13 sec · Trapper Way
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Turn left onto Owings Beach Road
740 ft · 28 sec · Owings Beach Road
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Turn right onto Drum Point Road
1383 ft · 53 sec · Drum Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Deale Road
1643 ft · 48 sec · Deale Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rockhold Creek Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Rockhold Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Bay Front Road
6 mi · 9 min · East Bay Front Road
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Turn right onto Southern Maryland Boulevard
156 m · 13 sec · Southern Maryland Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward MD 4 North: Washington
886 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stephanie Roper Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Stephanie Roper Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 717: Upper Marlboro
1525 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Water Street
1300 ft · 31 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2466 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Largo Road
7.6 mi · 12 min · Largo Road
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Continue on Landover Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Landover Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore
2934 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
9 mi · 12 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 Deale 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.
Capital Beltway
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9.2 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Deale 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 Deale to North Bethesda?
The road trip is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Lake Arbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Deale and 22.9 miles from North Bethesda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Lake Arbor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Arbor.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deale and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 35.51 mi (57.15 km).
#1 Deale
Census designated place
| Population | 4,945 |
| Coordinates | 38.7765100, -76.5552400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.46 | $12.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.27 | $14.53 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
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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