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

The driving distance from Lusby, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (91 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.11 mi
01h 39m
Flight
56.54 mi
91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.54 mi
Kilometers
91 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.11 mi
Kilometers
109.61 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 7:50 AM EDT
Return by in Lusby
Sun, Apr 19, 9:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lusby
2026-04-19T06:11
Arrive North Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 7:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lusby
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
Upper Marlboro
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Lusby
34.1 mi
00h 49m
To North Bethesda
34.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 21 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 Lusby and North Bethesda.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pardoe Road

    862 ft · 26 sec · Pardoe Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Solomons Island Road

    12.4 mi · 17 min · South Solomons Island Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Solomons Island Road

    9 mi · 13 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 Lusby 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
18.2 mi · 27%
South Solomons Island Road
12.4 mi · 18%
Southern Maryland Boulevard
10.2 mi · 15%
North Solomons Island Road
8.97 mi · 13%
Largo Road
7.63 mi · 11%
Stephanie Roper Highway
4.63 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

South Solomons Island Road

Turn left onto South Solomons Island Road

12.4 mi · 00h 17m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
56.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Upper Marlboro
00h 49m from Lusby
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Lusby 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 Lusby to North Bethesda?

The road trip is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Upper Marlboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Lusby and 34.1 miles from North Bethesda.

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

The direct path is about 56.5 miles (91 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.81 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Upper Marlboro

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 Upper Marlboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 14.9 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
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 10.7 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Upper Marlboro.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

18 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

42 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lusby and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 56.54 mi (91 km).

Lusby

#1 Lusby

Census designated place in Calvert County, Maryland

Population1,835
Coordinates38.4106800, -76.4552300
Altitude31
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: Lusby (-76.45523, 38.41068)
End: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.1 L · about $9.81
Round trip
$19.61
4.8 gal · 18.2 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.81 $19.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.04 $22.08
Premium $4.95 $11.89 $23.78
Diesel $5.98 $14.35 $28.70

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 Lusby and North Bethesda. The current time is 06:11:28.

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.