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

The driving distance from Londontowne, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
39.26 mi
00h 51m
Flight
31.53 mi
50.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.53 mi
Kilometers
50.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.26 mi
Kilometers
63.19 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bethesda
Wed, Apr 22, 8:30 PM EDT
Return by in Londontowne
Wed, Apr 22, 9:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Londontowne
2026-04-22T19:38
Arrive North Bethesda
Wed, Apr 22, 8:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Londontowne
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
Glenarden
MD

City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Londontowne
19.3 mi
00h 25m
To North Bethesda
19.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tacoma Road

    72 m · 17 sec · Tacoma Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Londontown Road

    2364 ft · 1 min · Londontown Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Stepneys Lane

    2551 ft · 1 min · Stepneys Lane

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Central Avenue

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Davidsonville Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Davidsonville Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington, Richmond

    2824 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · John Hanson Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring

    2347 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway

    3221 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.2 mi · 12 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 Londontowne 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
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
16.1 mi · 41%
John Hanson Highway
10.4 mi · 27%
Central Avenue
3.65 mi · 9%
Davidsonville Road
3.34 mi · 9%
Rockville Pike
1.81 mi · 5%
I 495 North
0.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

John Hanson Highway

Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

10.4 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
31.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenarden
00h 25m from Londontowne
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Londontowne and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Bethesda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Glenarden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Londontowne and 19.9 miles from North Bethesda.

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

The direct path is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Londontowne and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Bethesda.

Stop Ideas Near Glenarden

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 Glenarden and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 9.1 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 8.5 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 9.6 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 5.2 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 Glenarden.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

3 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

13 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

30 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Londontowne and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 31.53 mi (50.74 km).

Londontowne

#1 Londontowne

Unincorporated area in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

Population8,018
Coordinates38.9334500, -76.5494100
Altitude6
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: Tacoma Road (-76.549216, 38.933562)
End: Tudor Lane (-77.119003, 39.044548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.24 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.28
2.76 gal · 10.48 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.64 $11.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.35 $12.69
Premium $4.95 $6.84 $13.67
Diesel $5.98 $8.25 $16.50

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Londontowne and North Bethesda. The current time is 19:38:58.

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.