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

The driving distance from Emmitsburg, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
57.33 mi
01h 02m
Flight
46.94 mi
75.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.94 mi
Kilometers
75.54 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.33 mi
Kilometers
92.27 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bethesda
Mon, Jun 1, 6:50 PM EDT
Return by in Emmitsburg
Mon, Jun 1, 7:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Emmitsburg
2026-06-01T17:48
Arrive North Bethesda
Mon, Jun 1, 6:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Emmitsburg
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
Ballenger Creek
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Emmitsburg
28.2 mi
00h 31m
To North Bethesda
29.1 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
78°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Seton Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Seton Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    62 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Catoctin Mountain Highway

    20 mi · 27 min · Catoctin Mountain Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Frederick Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Frederick Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 29 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Montrose Road East

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Montrose Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Montrose Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Josiah Henson Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Josiah Henson Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right onto Towne Road

    1151 ft · 23 sec · Towne Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Georgetown Road

    1493 ft · 41 sec · Old Georgetown Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

    755 ft · 26 sec · Nicholson Lane

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Commonwealth Drive

    106 m · 18 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Tudor Lane

    103 m · 16 sec · Tudor Lane

  15. 15

    Continue on Tudor Lane

    45 m · 7 sec · Tudor Lane

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tudor Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Emmitsburg 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
28 mi · 49%
Catoctin Mountain Highway
20 mi · 35%
Frederick Freeway
4.02 mi · 7%
South Seton Avenue
1.22 mi · 2%
Josiah Henson Parkway
1.03 mi · 2%
Montrose Road
1.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Eisenhower Memorial Highway

Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

22.9 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
46.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ballenger Creek
00h 31m from Emmitsburg
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Emmitsburg and Mostly Sunny near North Bethesda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Emmitsburg to North Bethesda?

The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Ballenger Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Emmitsburg and 29.1 miles from North Bethesda.

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

The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ballenger Creek

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

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

RAIL

Frederick, MD

5 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

7 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

26 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

39 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Emmitsburg and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 46.94 mi (75.54 km).

Emmitsburg

#1 Emmitsburg

Town in Frederick County Maryland

Population3,270
Coordinates39.7045400, -77.3269300
Altitude133
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: South Seton Avenue (-77.326919, 39.704537)
End: Tudor Lane (-77.119003, 39.044548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.66 L · about $8.25
Round trip
$16.51
4.04 gal · 15.32 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.25 $16.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.29 $18.58
Premium $4.95 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $5.98 $12.08 $24.16

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Emmitsburg and North Bethesda. The current time is 17:48:34.

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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.