How far is Middletown, MD from North Bethesda, MD?
The driving distance from Middletown, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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 30m.
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.
Census designated place in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and North Bethesda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and North Bethesda.
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Start on Rock Point Road
7 mi · 10 min · Rock Point Road
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Turn straight
100 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crain Highway
24.9 mi · 37 min · Crain Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Branch Avenue
9 mi · 12 min · Branch Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
2193 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
18.3 mi · 25 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
9.2 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville
1995 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Rockville Pike
1.8 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike
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Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
1816 ft · 1 min · Nicholson Lane
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Turn left 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 Middletown and North Bethesda.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Crain Highway
Merge slight left onto Crain Highway
24.9 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Middletown and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Bethesda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to North Bethesda?
The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Rosaryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.8 miles from Middletown and 36.4 miles from North Bethesda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.42 one way or $20.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Middletown and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Bethesda.
Stop Ideas Near Rosaryville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
District of Columbia Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rosaryville.
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Washington Union Station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 52.46 mi (84.43 km).
#1 Middletown
Town in Maryland, USA
| Population | 4,910 |
| Coordinates | 38.3076300, -76.8844100 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.73 | $23.45 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.63 | $25.27 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.25 | $30.50 |
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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