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

The driving distance from Huntingtown, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 50 miles (80.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
50.01 mi
01h 13m
Flight
40.23 mi
64.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.23 mi
Kilometers
64.74 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.01 mi
Kilometers
80.48 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bethesda
Mon, Apr 13, 4:30 PM EDT
Return by in Huntingtown
Mon, Apr 13, 5:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntingtown
2026-04-13T15:16
Arrive North Bethesda
Mon, Apr 13, 4:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntingtown
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
Lake Arbor
MD

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Huntingtown
25 mi
00h 36m
To North Bethesda
25 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Town Road

    724 ft · 23 sec · Old Town Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Solomons Island Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Solomons Island Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Stephanie Roper Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Stephanie Roper Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 717: Upper Marlboro

    1525 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1300 ft · 31 sec · Water Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2466 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Largo Road

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Largo Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Landover Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Landover Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore

    2934 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    9 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.2 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  14. 14

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

    1995 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Rockville Pike

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

    1816 ft · 1 min · Nicholson Lane

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive

    106 m · 18 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Tudor Lane

    103 m · 16 sec · Tudor Lane

  19. 19

    Continue on Tudor Lane

    45 m · 7 sec · Tudor Lane

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tudor Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntingtown 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
18.2 mi · 36%
Southern Maryland Boulevard
10.2 mi · 20%
Largo Road
7.63 mi · 15%
Stephanie Roper Highway
4.63 mi · 9%
North Solomons Island Road
3.27 mi · 7%
Rockville Pike
1.81 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Southern Maryland Boulevard

Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard

10.2 mi · 00h 14m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
40.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Arbor
00h 36m from Huntingtown
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Huntingtown and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Huntingtown to North Bethesda?

The road trip is about 50 miles (80.5 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Lake Arbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Huntingtown and 25 miles from North Bethesda.

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

The direct path is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.19 one way or $14.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Huntingtown and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near North Bethesda.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Arbor

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 Lake Arbor and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 10.8 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 10.9 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 9.2 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 10.3 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 Lake Arbor.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

6 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

15 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

33 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntingtown and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 40.23 mi (64.74 km).

Huntingtown

#1 Huntingtown

Census designated place

Population2,587
Coordinates38.6159500, -76.6130200
Altitude49
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: Huntingtown (-76.61302, 38.61595)
End: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.68 L · about $7.19
Round trip
$14.38
3.52 gal · 13.36 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.19 $14.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.09 $16.19
Premium $4.95 $8.72 $17.44
Diesel $5.98 $10.52 $21.05

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntingtown and North Bethesda. The current time is 15:16:56.

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.