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

The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Brentwood, MD is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
36.34 mi
00h 50m
Flight
30.58 mi
49.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.58 mi
Kilometers
49.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.34 mi
Kilometers
58.49 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Mon, Apr 13, 4:07 PM EDT
Return by in North Bethesda
Mon, Apr 13, 4:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bethesda
2026-04-13T15:16
Arrive Brentwood
Mon, Apr 13, 4:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Green Valley
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From North Bethesda
18.1 mi
00h 25m
To Brentwood
18.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 21 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

    710 ft · 27 sec · Nicholson Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Old Georgetown Road

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Old Georgetown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Towne Road

    1182 ft · 24 sec · Towne Road

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto Josiah Henson Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Josiah Henson Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Montrose Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Montrose Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 North: Frederick

    1983 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I 270 North

    27.4 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore

    1986 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown

    1899 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    2867 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 340 West, US 15 South: Charles Town, Leesburg

    1716 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, US 340 West: Charles Town, Leesburg

    1802 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Jefferson National Pike

    2 mi · 2 min · Jefferson National Pike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Mount Zion Road

    1232 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Mount Zion Road

    48 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Mount Zion Road

    2167 ft · 43 sec · Mount Zion Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Jefferson Pike

    66 m · 5 sec · Jefferson Pike

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Jefferson Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Jefferson Pike

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Teen Barnes Road

    1697 ft · 49 sec · Teen Barnes Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Woodhill Way

    145 m · 23 sec · Woodhill Way

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Woodhirst Drive

    786 ft · 35 sec · Woodhirst Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodhirst Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
27.8 mi · 76%
Jefferson National Pike
1.98 mi · 5%
Josiah Henson Parkway
1.04 mi · 3%
I 70 West
0.9 mi · 2%
Montrose Road
0.82 mi · 2%
Jefferson Pike
0.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Merge slight left onto I 270 North

27.4 mi · 00h 35m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Valley
00h 25m from North Bethesda
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving North Bethesda and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Brentwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Green Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from North Bethesda and 18.1 miles from Brentwood.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around North Bethesda and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Brentwood.

Stop Ideas Near Green Valley

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 Green Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Valley.

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

14 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

15 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Rockville station

28 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

38 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 30.58 mi (49.22 km).

North Bethesda

#1 North Bethesda

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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

#2 Brentwood

Town in Maryland

Population3,439
Coordinates39.3792700, -77.4927600
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)
End: Brentwood (-77.49276, 39.37927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.85 L · about $5.23
Round trip
$10.46
2.56 gal · 9.7 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.23 $10.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.89 $11.77
Premium $4.95 $6.34 $12.68
Diesel $5.98 $7.65 $15.31

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between North Bethesda and Brentwood. The current time is 15:16:56.

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.