How far is Milford Mill, MD from North Bethesda, MD?

The driving distance from Milford Mill, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
40.48 mi
00h 55m
Flight
28.07 mi
45.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.07 mi
Kilometers
45.18 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.48 mi
Kilometers
65.14 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 2:29 AM EDT
Return by in Milford Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 3:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford Mill
2026-04-19T01:34
Arrive North Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 2:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milford Mill
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
North Laurel
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Milford Mill
18.9 mi
00h 27m
To North Bethesda
21.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 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 Milford Mill and North Bethesda.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milford Mill and North Bethesda.

  1. 1

    Start on Big Buck Drive

    1354 ft · 1 min · Big Buck Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Doe Ridge Drive

    120 m · 19 sec · Doe Ridge Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mayfield Avenue

    977 ft · 43 sec · Mayfield Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Mayfield Avenue

    1182 ft · 53 sec · Mayfield Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lages Lane

    31 m · 13 sec · Lages Lane

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Rolling Road

    1223 ft · 39 sec · North Rolling Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Liberty Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Liberty Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie

    2205 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway

  10. 10

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

    829 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    2891 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike

    16.4 mi · 21 min · Columbia Pike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll

    562 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 200 Toll West

    3069 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    2 mi · 2 min · Intercounty Connector

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 650 South: White Oak

    108 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Randolph Road

    6.6 mi · 14 min · Randolph Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Josiah Henson Parkway

    1508 ft · 33 sec · Josiah Henson Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Towne Road

    1210 ft · 24 sec · Towne Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Old Georgetown Road

    1493 ft · 41 sec · Old Georgetown Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

    755 ft · 26 sec · Nicholson Lane

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Commonwealth Drive

    106 m · 18 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Tudor Lane

    103 m · 16 sec · Tudor Lane

  28. 28

    Continue on Tudor Lane

    45 m · 7 sec · Tudor Lane

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tudor Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford Mill 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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia Pike
16.4 mi · 41%
Randolph Road
6.57 mi · 16%
I 70 West
4.21 mi · 10%
Baltimore Beltway
2.21 mi · 5%
Intercounty Connector
1.97 mi · 5%
Liberty Road
1.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 27m from Milford Mill
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Milford Mill 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 Milford Mill to North Bethesda?

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from Milford Mill and 21.6 miles from North Bethesda.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Laurel

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 North Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
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8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Riverdale Park Town Hall

Riverdale , MD
5008 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737
Rating 3.8/5 5 reviews City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

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8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford Mill and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 28.07 mi (45.18 km).

Milford Mill

#1 Milford Mill

Census designated place

Population29,042
Coordinates39.3478800, -76.7699700
Altitude151
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: Big Buck Drive (-76.769391, 39.348789)
End: Tudor Lane (-77.119003, 39.044548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.41 L · about $5.84
Round trip
$11.69
2.86 gal · 10.82 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.84 $11.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.58 $13.15
Premium $4.95 $7.08 $14.17
Diesel $5.98 $8.55 $17.10

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 Milford Mill and North Bethesda. The current time is 01:34:12.

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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.