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

The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Calverton, MD is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
12.05 mi
00h 23m
Flight
9.86 mi
15.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.86 mi
Kilometers
15.87 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.05 mi
Kilometers
19.4 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Calverton
Sat, Apr 11, 11:49 PM EDT
Return by in North Bethesda
Sun, Apr 12, 12:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bethesda
2026-04-11T23:26
Arrive Calverton
Sat, Apr 11, 11:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 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

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
Colesville
MD

Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From North Bethesda
6 mi
00h 11m
To Calverton
6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on East Randolph Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Randolph Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Cherry Hill Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cherry Hill Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Calverton Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Calverton Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Beltsville Road

    1144 ft · 56 sec · Beltsville Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bellevue Street

    92 m · 14 sec · Bellevue Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Ingleside Drive

    108 m · 17 sec · Ingleside Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Fullerton Street

    701 ft · 35 sec · Fullerton Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Key Street

    96 m · 18 sec · Key Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Dunnington Road

    37 m · 5 sec · Dunnington Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dunnington Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
148.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Randolph Road
6.56 mi · 54%
East Randolph Road
2.48 mi · 21%
Cherry Hill Road
0.72 mi · 6%
Calverton Boulevard
0.66 mi · 5%
Josiah Henson Parkway
0.29 mi · 2%
Old Georgetown Road
0.27 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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
9.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colesville
00h 11m from North Bethesda
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Bethesda and Mostly Sunny near Calverton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 6 miles from North Bethesda and 6 miles from Calverton.

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

The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.76 one way or $3.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 12.2 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 10.9 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 11.8 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 7.3 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 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 Calverton. Straight-line distance: 9.86 mi (15.87 km).

North Bethesda

#1 North Bethesda

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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

#2 Calverton

Unincorporated area in Montgomery and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population17,724
Coordinates39.0576100, -76.9358100
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)
End: Calverton (-76.93581, 39.05761)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.61 L · about $1.76
Round trip
$3.51
0.86 gal · 3.22 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.76 $3.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.98 $3.96
Premium $4.95 $2.13 $4.26
Diesel $5.98 $2.57 $5.14

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between North Bethesda and Calverton. The current time is 23:26:19.

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.