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

The driving distance from Dundalk, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
47.47 mi
00h 55m
Flight
35.08 mi
56.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.08 mi
Kilometers
56.46 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.47 mi
Kilometers
76.39 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bethesda
Sat, May 30, 9:34 PM EDT
Return by in Dundalk
Sat, May 30, 10:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dundalk
2026-05-30T20:39
Arrive North Bethesda
Sat, May 30, 9:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dundalk
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 Dundalk
21.9 mi
00h 27m
To North Bethesda
25.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph N
Destination
71°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dundalk Avenue

    821 ft · 25 sec · Dundalk Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dunhill Road

    1003 ft · 34 sec · Dunhill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Dunhill Road

    55 m · 10 sec · Dunhill Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Broening Highway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Broening Highway

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    61 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Keith Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Keith Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95

    689 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 Toll South: Washington

    2061 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    28.4 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

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

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Capital Beltway

  13. 13

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

    1995 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Rockville Pike

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

    1816 ft · 1 min · Nicholson Lane

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive

    106 m · 18 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Tudor Lane

    103 m · 16 sec · Tudor Lane

  18. 18

    Continue on Tudor Lane

    45 m · 7 sec · Tudor Lane

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tudor Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dundalk 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 Toll South
28.8 mi · 61%
Capital Beltway
8.17 mi · 17%
Rockville Pike
1.81 mi · 4%
I 495 West
1.44 mi · 3%
Broening Highway
1.31 mi · 3%
Keith Avenue
0.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 Toll South

Merge slight left

28.4 mi · 00h 34m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
35.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 27m from Dundalk
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Dundalk 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 Dundalk to North Bethesda?

The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 21.9 miles from Dundalk and 25.5 miles from North Bethesda.

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

The direct path is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Dundalk and Sunny 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
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Riverdale Park Town Hall

Riverdale , MD
5008 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737
Rating 3.8/5 5 reviews City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

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 Dundalk and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 35.08 mi (56.46 km).

Dundalk

#1 Dundalk

Census-designated place in Maryland, United States

Population63,597
Coordinates39.2506600, -76.5205200
Altitude5
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: Broening Road (-76.520491, 39.250665)
End: Tudor Lane (-77.119003, 39.044548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.34 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.65
3.34 gal · 12.68 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.82 $13.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.68 $15.36
Premium $4.95 $8.27 $16.55
Diesel $5.98 $9.99 $19.97

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Dundalk and North Bethesda. The current time is 20:39:11.

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.