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

The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Boonsboro, MD is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
78.59 mi
01h 48m
Flight
67.92 mi
109.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.92 mi
Kilometers
109.3 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.59 mi
Kilometers
126.48 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boonsboro
Thu, Apr 16, 4:37 AM EDT
Return by in North Bethesda
Thu, Apr 16, 6:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bethesda
2026-04-16T02:49
Arrive Boonsboro
Thu, Apr 16, 4:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Bethesda
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
Annapolis
MD

City in and county seat of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, and Maryland federated state capital city

From North Bethesda
39.2 mi
00h 54m
To Boonsboro
39.3 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Bethesda and Boonsboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tudor Lane

    45 m · 9 sec · Tudor Lane

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tudor Lane

    103 m · 21 sec · Tudor Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive

    106 m · 17 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Nicholson Lane

    1767 ft · 59 sec · Nicholson Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Rockville Pike

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring

    1690 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

    16.1 mi · 21 min · Capital Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    18.7 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Shore Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Shore Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ridgely Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Ridgely Road

  15. 15

    Continue on 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Ridgely Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ridgely Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ridgely Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bethesda and Boonsboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 27%
John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 24%
Capital Beltway
16.1 mi · 20%
US 50 East
7.95 mi · 10%
Queen Anne Highway
6.24 mi · 8%
Ridgely Road
3.74 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

21.6 mi · 00h 30m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
67.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Annapolis
00h 54m from North Bethesda
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North Bethesda and Mostly Sunny near Boonsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Bethesda to Boonsboro?

The road trip is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Annapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from North Bethesda and 39.3 miles from Boonsboro.

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

The direct path is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North Bethesda and Mostly Sunny near Boonsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Annapolis

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 Annapolis and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Annapolis City Hall
Meeting point 2 mi away

Annapolis City Hall

Annapolis , MD
160 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MD 21401
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Annapolis.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

22 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

29 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

32 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

38 mi away
1515 North Charles Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Boonsboro. Straight-line distance: 67.92 mi (109.3 km).

North Bethesda

#1 North Bethesda

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population43,828
Coordinates39.0445500, -77.1188700
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Boonsboro

#2 Boonsboro

Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States

Population3,655
Coordinates38.9501100, -75.8599400
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)
End: Boonsboro (-75.85994, 38.95011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.5 L · about $11.32
Round trip
$22.64
5.54 gal · 21 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.32 $22.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.74 $25.48
Premium $4.95 $13.72 $27.45
Diesel $5.98 $16.56 $33.13

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between North Bethesda and Boonsboro. The current time is 02:49:02.

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.