How far is Mays Chapel, MD from North Bethesda, MD?
The driving distance from Mays Chapel, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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 01m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mays Chapel and North Bethesda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mays Chapel and North Bethesda.
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Start on Marburg Manor Drive
79 m · 12 sec · Marburg Manor Drive
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Continue on Marburg Manor Drive
2322 ft · 2 min · Marburg Manor Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Thornton Road
764 ft · 27 sec · Thornton Road
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Turn right onto West Seminary Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Seminary Avenue
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Turn left onto Falls Road
2880 ft · 1 min · Falls Road
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Continue on Jones Falls Expressway
2304 ft · 36 sec · Jones Falls Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Pikesville
2320 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
9.3 mi · 13 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Local Traffic, Frederick
829 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Frederick
2891 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike
16.4 mi · 21 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll
562 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 200 Toll West
3069 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
2 mi · 2 min · Intercounty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 650 South: White Oak
108 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue
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Turn right onto Randolph Road
6.6 mi · 14 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 Mays Chapel 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.
Columbia Pike
Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike
16.4 mi · 00h 21m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mays Chapel to North Bethesda?
The road trip is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Mays Chapel and 25.5 miles from North Bethesda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.2 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.99 one way or $13.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Mays Chapel and Rain Showers near North Bethesda.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mays Chapel and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 36.77 mi (59.18 km).
#1 Mays Chapel
Census designated place
| Population | 11,420 |
| Coordinates | 39.4331600, -76.6494100 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.86 | $15.73 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.47 | $16.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.23 | $20.45 |
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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