How far is Ferndale, MD from North Bethesda, MD?
The driving distance from Ferndale, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 38.5 miles (62 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ferndale and North Bethesda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ferndale and North Bethesda.
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Start on Ferndale Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Ferndale Road
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Turn right onto Aviation Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Aviation Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West: Baltimore, Washington
1747 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard
3.5 mi · 5 min · Metropolitan Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Washington
2061 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
19.2 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, College Park
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
8.2 mi · 10 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 Ferndale 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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
19.2 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Ferndale and Partly Cloudy near North Bethesda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ferndale to North Bethesda?
The road trip is about 38.5 miles (62 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
West Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Ferndale and 19.5 miles from North Bethesda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Ferndale and Partly Cloudy near North Bethesda.
Stop Ideas Near West Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Laurel.
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ferndale and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 27.39 mi (44.08 km).
#1 Ferndale
Town in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 16,746 |
| Coordinates | 39.1831600, -76.6402400 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.25 | $12.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.13 | $16.27 |
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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