How far is Delmar, MD from North Bethesda, MD?

The driving distance from Delmar, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 124 miles (199.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
124.05 mi
02h 21m
Flight
92.48 mi
148.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.48 mi
Kilometers
148.83 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.05 mi
Kilometers
199.64 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bethesda
Mon, May 4, 5:32 PM EDT
Return by in Delmar
Mon, May 4, 7:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delmar
2026-05-04T15:10
Arrive North Bethesda
Mon, May 4, 5:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delmar
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
Grasonville
MD

Census designated place

From Delmar
59.9 mi
01h 10m
To North Bethesda
64.2 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Delmar and North Bethesda.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Delmar and North Bethesda.

  1. 1

    Start on East State Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sussex Highway

    19.3 mi · 27 min · Sussex Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left

    51 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Rifle Range Road

    673 ft · 19 sec · Rifle Range Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Market Street

    2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Seashore Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Shore Highway

    17.4 mi · 24 min · Shore Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    527 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway

    28.5 mi · 40 min · Ocean Gateway

  12. 12

    Continue on John Hanson Highway

    18.4 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring

    2347 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway

    3221 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.2 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  17. 17

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

    1995 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Rockville Pike

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

    1816 ft · 1 min · Nicholson Lane

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive

    106 m · 18 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Tudor Lane

    103 m · 16 sec · Tudor Lane

  22. 22

    Continue on Tudor Lane

    45 m · 7 sec · Tudor Lane

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tudor Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Delmar 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi · 23%
Sussex Highway
19.4 mi · 16%
John Hanson Highway
18.4 mi · 15%
Shore Highway
17.4 mi · 14%
Capital Beltway
16.1 mi · 13%
Seashore Highway
7.51 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
92.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grasonville
01h 10m from Delmar
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Delmar 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 Delmar to North Bethesda?

The road trip is about 124 miles (199.6 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Grasonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.9 miles from Delmar and 64.2 miles from North Bethesda.

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

The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.90 one way or $35.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Delmar and Sunny near North Bethesda.

Stop Ideas Near Grasonville

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

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

BUS

Kent Island, MD

3 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

21 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

46 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

49 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delmar and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 92.48 mi (148.83 km).

Delmar

#1 Delmar

Town in Wicomico County, Maryland, United States

Population3,596
Coordinates38.4559496, -75.5774249
Altitude15
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: East State Street (-75.577424, 38.456064)
End: Tudor Lane (-77.119003, 39.044548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.38 gal
16.57 L · about $17.90
Round trip
$35.79
8.76 gal · 33.14 L
Estimated CO2
38.9 kg one way
Round trip: 77.9 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.90 $35.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.14 $40.29
Premium $4.95 $21.70 $43.40
Diesel $5.98 $26.19 $52.38

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Delmar and North Bethesda. The current time is 15:10:32.

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.