How far is Fort George G Mead Junction, MD from North Bethesda, MD?

The driving distance from Fort George G Mead Junction, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Road
27.57 mi
00h 33m
Flight
18.55 mi
29.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.55 mi
Kilometers
29.86 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.57 mi
Kilometers
44.37 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bethesda
Sat, May 30, 12:51 PM EDT
Return by in Fort George G Mead Junction
Sat, May 30, 1:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort George G Mead Junction
2026-05-30T12:17
Arrive North Bethesda
Sat, May 30, 12:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fort George G Mead Junction
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Calverton
MD

Unincorporated area in Montgomery and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Fort George G Mead Junction
13.3 mi
00h 16m
To North Bethesda
14.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph N
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort George G Mead Junction and North Bethesda.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort George G Mead Junction and North Bethesda.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Brock Bridge Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Brock Bridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Guilford Road

    2431 ft · 1 min · Guilford Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Dorsey Run Road

    126 m · 8 sec · Dorsey Run Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 32 West: Laurel

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Patuxent Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Washington

    2084 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

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

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Capital Beltway

  12. 12

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

    1995 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Rockville Pike

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

    1816 ft · 1 min · Nicholson Lane

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive

    106 m · 18 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Tudor Lane

    103 m · 16 sec · Tudor Lane

  17. 17

    Continue on Tudor Lane

    45 m · 7 sec · Tudor Lane

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tudor Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort George G Mead Junction and North Bethesda.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
11.1 mi · 40%
Capital Beltway
8.17 mi · 30%
Patuxent Freeway
2.37 mi · 9%
Rockville Pike
1.81 mi · 7%
I 495 West
1.44 mi · 5%
Guilford Road
0.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight right

10.7 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calverton
00h 16m from Fort George G Mead Junction
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort George G Mead Junction 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 Fort George G Mead Junction to North Bethesda?

The road trip is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Calverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Fort George G Mead Junction and 14.3 miles from North Bethesda.

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

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort George G Mead Junction and Sunny near North Bethesda.

Stop Ideas Near Calverton

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 Calverton and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.3 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 3.9 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 Calverton.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

13 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

18 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

19 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

26 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort George G Mead Junction and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 18.55 mi (29.86 km).

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#1 Fort George G Mead Junction

City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America

Population9,505
Coordinates39.1259400, -76.7891400
Altitude57
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: Guilford Road (-76.789374, 39.125852)
End: Tudor Lane (-77.119003, 39.044548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.68 L · about $3.96
Round trip
$7.93
1.94 gal · 7.36 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.96 $7.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.46 $8.92
Premium $4.95 $4.81 $9.61
Diesel $5.98 $5.80 $11.60

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort George G Mead Junction and North Bethesda. The current time is 12:17:45.

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.