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

The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Burtonsville, MD is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
14.14 mi
00h 24m
Flight
11 mi
17.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11 mi
Kilometers
17.71 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.14 mi
Kilometers
22.76 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burtonsville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:34 AM EDT
Return by in North Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 7:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bethesda
2026-04-19T07:10
Arrive Burtonsville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Bethesda
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Colesville
MD

Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From North Bethesda
7.1 mi
00h 12m
To Burtonsville
7.1 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right onto Josiah Henson Parkway

    1531 ft · 30 sec · Josiah Henson Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Randolph Road

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Randolph Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward MD 200 Toll East

    1190 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Intercounty Connector

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Silver Spring, Columbia

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North: Columbia

    2435 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Columbia Pike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 198: Burtonsville, Laurel

    1317 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sandy Spring Road

    1230 ft · 44 sec · Sandy Spring Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Columbia Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
120.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Randolph Road
6.56 mi · 46%
Columbia Pike
2.14 mi · 15%
Intercounty Connector
2.12 mi · 15%
New Hampshire Avenue
0.85 mi · 6%
US 29 North
0.46 mi · 3%
Josiah Henson Parkway
0.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Randolph Road

Continue on Randolph Road

6.56 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
11 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colesville
00h 12m from North Bethesda
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving North Bethesda and Rain Showers near Burtonsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Colesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from North Bethesda and 7.1 miles from Burtonsville.

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

The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Colesville

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 Colesville and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 12.5 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 11.2 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
The John Wilson Building
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

The John Wilson Building

Washington , DC
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rating 4.6/5 21 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 7 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 Colesville.

RAIL

Rockville station

13 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

18 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

20 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

29 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Burtonsville. Straight-line distance: 11 mi (17.71 km).

North Bethesda

#1 North Bethesda

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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

#2 Burtonsville

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

Population8,323
Coordinates39.1112200, -76.9324800
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)
End: Burtonsville (-76.93248, 39.11122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.89 L · about $2.04
Round trip
$4.09
1 gal · 3.78 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.04 $4.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.30 $4.60
Premium $4.95 $2.48 $4.95
Diesel $5.98 $2.99 $5.98

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 Bethesda and Burtonsville. The current time is 07:10:01.

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.