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

The driving distance from Frostburg, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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
131.25 mi
02h 14m
Flight
105.56 mi
169.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.56 mi
Kilometers
169.89 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.25 mi
Kilometers
211.22 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 6:40 AM EDT
Return by in Frostburg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frostburg
2026-04-19T04:26
Arrive North Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 6:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frostburg
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
Clear Spring
MD

Town of the United States

From Frostburg
65.1 mi
01h 07m
To North Bethesda
66.1 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    5 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Water Street

    42 m · 11 sec · North Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on National Highway

    4.1 mi · 7 min · National Highway

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    134 m · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Winchester Road

    961 ft · 22 sec · Winchester Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2031 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto National Freeway

    41.5 mi · 47 min · National Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

    3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    43.5 mi · 47 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South: Washington

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 29 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Montrose Road East

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Montrose Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Montrose Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Josiah Henson Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Josiah Henson Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn sharp right onto Towne Road

    1151 ft · 23 sec · Towne Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Old Georgetown Road

    1493 ft · 41 sec · Old Georgetown Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

    755 ft · 26 sec · Nicholson Lane

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Commonwealth Drive

    106 m · 18 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Tudor Lane

    103 m · 16 sec · Tudor Lane

  24. 24

    Continue on Tudor Lane

    45 m · 7 sec · Tudor Lane

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tudor Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frostburg 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
48.3 mi · 37%
National Freeway
41.5 mi · 32%
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
28 mi · 21%
National Highway
4.07 mi · 3%
I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
1.65 mi · 1%
I 70
1.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

43.5 mi · 00h 47m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
105.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Spring
01h 07m from Frostburg
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Frostburg and Rain Showers near North Bethesda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Clear Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Frostburg and 66.1 miles from North Bethesda.

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

The direct path is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.92 one way or $37.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Frostburg and Rain Showers near North Bethesda.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Spring

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

18 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

20 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Martinsburg station

22 mi away
229 East Martin St.
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

41 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frostburg and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 105.56 mi (169.89 km).

Frostburg

#1 Frostburg

City in Allegany County, Maryland, United States

Population8,465
Coordinates39.6581400, -78.9283600
Altitude631
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: North Water Street (-78.928352, 39.658104)
End: Tudor Lane (-77.119003, 39.044548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.53 L · about $18.92
Round trip
$37.84
9.26 gal · 35.06 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.92 $37.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.29 $42.59
Premium $4.95 $22.94 $45.87
Diesel $5.98 $27.69 $55.37

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Frostburg and North Bethesda. The current time is 04:26:34.

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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.