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

The driving distance from Hampstead, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
58.44 mi
01h 10m
Flight
41.29 mi
66.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.29 mi
Kilometers
66.45 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.44 mi
Kilometers
94.05 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bethesda
Sun, May 24, 6:06 PM EDT
Return by in Hampstead
Sun, May 24, 7:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampstead
2026-05-24T16:55
Arrive North Bethesda
Sun, May 24, 6:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hampstead
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
Ellicott City
MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Hampstead
27.9 mi
00h 35m
To North Bethesda
30.5 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Today

Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
65°F
Today

Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Shiloh Avenue

    10 m · 3 sec · Shiloh Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hanover Pike

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hanover Pike

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hanover Pike

    94 m · 4 sec · Hanover Pike

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Hanover Pike

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Hanover Pike

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Butler Road

    2487 ft · 34 sec · Butler Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    2083 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Northwest Expressway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Northwest Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Glen Burnie

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Baltimore Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Local Traffic, Frederick

    829 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    2891 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike

    16.4 mi · 21 min · Columbia Pike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll

    562 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 200 Toll West

    3069 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    2 mi · 2 min · Intercounty Connector

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 650 South: White Oak

    108 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Randolph Road

    6.6 mi · 14 min · Randolph Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Josiah Henson Parkway

    1508 ft · 33 sec · Josiah Henson Parkway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Towne Road

    1210 ft · 24 sec · Towne Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Old Georgetown Road

    1493 ft · 41 sec · Old Georgetown Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

    755 ft · 26 sec · Nicholson Lane

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Commonwealth Drive

    106 m · 18 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Tudor Lane

    103 m · 16 sec · Tudor Lane

  29. 29

    Continue on Tudor Lane

    45 m · 7 sec · Tudor Lane

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tudor Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampstead 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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia Pike
16.4 mi · 28%
Northwest Expressway
8.38 mi · 14%
Hanover Pike
8.32 mi · 14%
Randolph Road
6.57 mi · 11%
I 70 West
4.21 mi · 7%
Baltimore Beltway
3.62 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Columbia Pike

Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike

16.4 mi · 00h 21m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
41.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellicott City
00h 35m from Hampstead
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Hampstead and Cloudy near North Bethesda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Hampstead and 30.5 miles from North Bethesda.

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

The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.42 one way or $16.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Hampstead and Cloudy near North Bethesda.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampstead and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 41.29 mi (66.45 km).

Hampstead

#1 Hampstead

Town in Carroll County in the U.

Population6,426
Coordinates39.6048300, -76.8499800
Altitude283
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: Shiloh Avenue (-76.849989, 39.60491)
End: Tudor Lane (-77.119003, 39.044548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.81 L · about $8.42
Round trip
$16.83
4.12 gal · 15.62 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.42 $16.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.47 $18.95
Premium $4.95 $10.21 $20.41
Diesel $5.98 $12.32 $24.64

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampstead and North Bethesda. The current time is 16:55:26.

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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.