How far is Mount Airy, MD from Bethesda, MD?
The driving distance from Mount Airy, MD to Bethesda, MD is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Airy and Bethesda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Airy and Bethesda.
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Start on Veterans Way
36 m · 10 sec · Veterans Way
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Turn left onto Center Street
32 m · 10 sec · Center Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
716 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
5 mi · 9 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Woodfield Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Woodfield Road
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Turn right onto Valley Park Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Valley Park Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ridge Road
5.3 mi · 10 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Frederick Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Frederick Road
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Turn right onto Middlebrook Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Middlebrook Road
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Turn left onto I 270 South
1631 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward MD 355 South: Bethesda
2013 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Rockville Pike
1.6 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike
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Continue on Wisconsin Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn right onto Commerce Lane
104 m · 17 sec · Commerce Lane
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Continue on Edgemoor Lane
1112 ft · 42 sec · Edgemoor Lane
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Turn left onto Arlington Road
1403 ft · 56 sec · Arlington Road
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Turn right onto Bethesda Avenue
156 m · 22 sec · Bethesda Avenue
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Turn left
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Airy and 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.
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Keep slight left
6.61 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Mount Airy and Rain Showers Likely near Bethesda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Airy to Bethesda?
The road trip is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Mount Airy and 19 miles from Bethesda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Mount Airy and Rain Showers Likely near Bethesda.
Stop Ideas Near Germantown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
City of Rockville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Germantown.
Rockville station
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Airy and Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 27.48 mi (44.23 km).
#1 Mount Airy
City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 9,502 |
| Coordinates | 39.3762100, -77.1547000 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethesda
A census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 62,448 |
| Coordinates | 38.9806700, -77.1002600 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-77.100214, 38.980669)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.48 | $14.95 |
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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