How far is Manchester, MD from North Bethesda, MD?
The driving distance from Manchester, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and North Bethesda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and North Bethesda.
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Start on Westminster Street
142 m · 13 sec · Westminster Street
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Continue on Westminster Street
2032 ft · 59 sec · Westminster Street
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Turn left onto Manchester Road
7.8 mi · 11 min · Manchester Road
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
115 m · 12 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Take the exit left
1361 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Boulevard
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Turn right onto Malcolm Drive
1948 ft · 39 sec · Malcolm Drive
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Continue on New Washington Road
9.5 mi · 13 min · New Washington Road
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Continue on Washington Road
1323 ft · 23 sec · Washington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Washington Road
34 m · 2 sec · Old Washington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Washington Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Washington Road
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Continue on Route 97
8.7 mi · 14 min · Route 97
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Continue on Georgia Avenue
4.1 mi · 8 min · Georgia Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Georgia Avenue
49 m · 2 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Georgia Avenue
2575 ft · 55 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Georgia Avenue
38 m · 3 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Georgia Avenue
6.5 mi · 13 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto Connecticut Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Connecticut Avenue
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Turn right onto Randolph Road
2.3 mi · 5 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
1493 ft · 41 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 Manchester 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.
New Washington Road
Continue on New Washington Road
9.46 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Manchester and Sunny near North Bethesda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to North Bethesda?
The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Sykesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Manchester and 38.1 miles from North Bethesda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manchester and Sunny near North Bethesda.
Stop Ideas Near Sykesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sykesville.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Frederick Airport, MD
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 44.4 mi (71.46 km).
#1 Manchester
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 4,876 |
| Coordinates | 39.6612100, -76.8849800 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| 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: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $9.11 | $18.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.26 | $20.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.05 | $22.09 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.34 | $26.67 |
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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