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

The driving distance from Maugansville, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (90 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
66.41 mi
01h 11m
Flight
55.89 mi
89.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.89 mi
Kilometers
89.95 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.41 mi
Kilometers
106.88 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 7:41 AM EDT
Return by in Maugansville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maugansville
2026-04-19T06:30
Arrive North Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 7:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maugansville
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
Ballenger Creek
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Maugansville
32.7 mi
00h 35m
To North Bethesda
33.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
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 Maugansville and North Bethesda.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maugansville Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Maugansville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maugans Avenue

    3268 ft · 1 min · Maugans Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 South

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Hancock, Frederick

    1239 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Frederick

    1276 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Frederick

    1669 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Frederick

    1578 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    26.7 mi · 29 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South: Washington

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 29 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Montrose Road East

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Montrose Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Montrose Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Josiah Henson Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Josiah Henson Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Towne Road

    1151 ft · 23 sec · Towne Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Old Georgetown Road

    1493 ft · 41 sec · Old Georgetown Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

    755 ft · 26 sec · Nicholson Lane

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Commonwealth Drive

    106 m · 18 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Tudor Lane

    103 m · 16 sec · Tudor Lane

  21. 21

    Continue on Tudor Lane

    45 m · 7 sec · Tudor Lane

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tudor Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maugansville and North Bethesda.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
28 mi · 42%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
26.7 mi · 40%
Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
5.19 mi · 8%
I 70 East
1.09 mi · 2%
Josiah Henson Parkway
1.03 mi · 2%
Montrose Road
1.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

26.7 mi · 00h 29m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
55.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ballenger Creek
00h 35m from Maugansville
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Maugansville 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 Maugansville to North Bethesda?

The road trip is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Ballenger Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Maugansville and 33.7 miles from North Bethesda.

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

The direct path is about 55.9 miles (90 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.56 one way or $19.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ballenger Creek

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ballenger Creek, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ballenger Creek.

RAIL

Frederick, MD

5 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

7 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

26 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

39 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maugansville and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 55.89 mi (89.95 km).

Maugansville

#1 Maugansville

Census designated place

Population3,071
Coordinates39.6928700, -77.7447200
Altitude189
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: Maugansville Road (-77.744902, 39.692876)
End: Tudor Lane (-77.119003, 39.044548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.87 L · about $9.56
Round trip
$19.12
4.68 gal · 17.74 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.56 $19.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.76 $21.52
Premium $4.95 $11.59 $23.18
Diesel $5.98 $13.99 $27.99

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 Maugansville and North Bethesda. The current time is 06:30:13.

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.