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

The driving distance from North Beach, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 48 miles (77.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
48 mi
01h 14m
Flight
39.28 mi
63.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.28 mi
Kilometers
63.21 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48 mi
Kilometers
77.25 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 2:11 PM EDT
Return by in North Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 3:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Beach
2026-04-19T12:56
Arrive North Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 2:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Beach
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
Lake Arbor
MD

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From North Beach
24 mi
00h 37m
To North Bethesda
24 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°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 North Beach and North Bethesda.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bay Avenue

    128 m · 25 sec · Bay Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    106 m · 19 sec · 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chesapeake Avenue

    2229 ft · 1 min · Chesapeake Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Bayside Road

    2862 ft · 2 min · Bayside Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Chesapeake Beach Road

    8.4 mi · 14 min · East Chesapeake Beach Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward Maryland 4, Prince Frederick, Washington

    1122 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Southern Maryland Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Stephanie Roper Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Stephanie Roper Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 717: Upper Marlboro

    1525 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1300 ft · 31 sec · Water Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2466 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Largo Road

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Largo Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Landover Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Landover Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore

    2934 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    9 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.2 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville

    1995 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Rockville Pike

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

    1816 ft · 1 min · Nicholson Lane

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive

    106 m · 18 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Tudor Lane

    103 m · 16 sec · Tudor Lane

  22. 22

    Continue on Tudor Lane

    45 m · 7 sec · Tudor Lane

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tudor Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Beach 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
18.2 mi · 38%
East Chesapeake Beach Road
8.39 mi · 17%
Largo Road
7.63 mi · 16%
Stephanie Roper Highway
4.63 mi · 10%
Southern Maryland Boulevard
1.92 mi · 4%
Rockville Pike
1.81 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

9.2 mi · 00h 12m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
39.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Arbor
00h 37m from North Beach
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving North Beach 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 North Beach to North Bethesda?

The road trip is about 48 miles (77.2 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Lake Arbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from North Beach and 24 miles from North Bethesda.

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

The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.91 one way or $13.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Arbor

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 Lake Arbor and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.1 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 9.3 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
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 Lake Arbor.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

6 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

15 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

33 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Beach and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 39.28 mi (63.21 km).

North Beach

#1 North Beach

Maryland

Population2,054
Coordinates38.7073400, -76.5310700
Altitude0
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: North Beach (-76.53107, 38.70734)
End: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.41 L · about $6.91
Round trip
$13.81
3.38 gal · 12.82 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.91 $13.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.77 $15.54
Premium $4.95 $8.37 $16.74
Diesel $5.98 $10.11 $20.21

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 North Beach and North Bethesda. The current time is 12:56:59.

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.