How far is Kemp Mill, MD from North Bethesda, MD?
The driving distance from Kemp Mill, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kemp Mill and North Bethesda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kemp Mill and North Bethesda.
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Start on Northwood Terrace
1498 ft · 1 min · Northwood Terrace
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Continue on Conti Place
664 ft · 34 sec · Conti Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoyt Street
113 m · 23 sec · Hoyt Street
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Turn left onto Arcola Avenue
683 ft · 19 sec · Arcola Avenue
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Turn right onto University Boulevard West
1.8 mi · 4 min · University Boulevard West
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Turn right onto Veirs Mill Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Veirs Mill Road
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Turn left onto Randolph Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Randolph Road
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Continue on Josiah Henson Parkway
1508 ft · 33 sec · Josiah Henson Parkway
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Turn left onto Towne Road
1210 ft · 24 sec · Towne Road
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Continue on Old Georgetown Road
1492 ft · 43 sec · Old Georgetown Road
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Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
755 ft · 26 sec · Nicholson Lane
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Turn right 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 Kemp Mill and North Bethesda.
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.
Veirs Mill Road
Turn right onto Veirs Mill Road
1.84 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kemp Mill to North Bethesda?
The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
North Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Kemp Mill and 6.9 miles from North Bethesda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near North Kensington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Kensington.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kemp Mill and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 5.37 mi (8.64 km).
#1 Kemp Mill
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 13,445 |
| Coordinates | 39.0390000, -77.0191400 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| 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: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
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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