How far is North Bethesda, MD from Cape Saint Claire, MD?
The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Cape Saint Claire, MD is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Bethesda and Cape Saint Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda and Cape Saint Claire.
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Start on Tudor Lane
45 m · 9 sec · Tudor Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tudor Lane
103 m · 21 sec · Tudor Lane
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Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive
106 m · 17 sec · Commonwealth Drive
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Turn right onto Nicholson Lane
1767 ft · 59 sec · Nicholson Lane
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Turn right onto Rockville Pike
1.8 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
1690 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
16.1 mi · 21 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 179: Saint Margarets Road, Busch's Frontage Road
945 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Busch's Frontage Road
2286 ft · 50 sec · Busch's Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Saint Margarets Road
723 ft · 23 sec · Saint Margarets Road
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Continue on Cape Saint Claire Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Cape Saint Claire Road
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Turn left onto Hilltop Drive
1215 ft · 37 sec · Hilltop Drive
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Turn left onto Blue Ridge Drive
997 ft · 29 sec · Blue Ridge Drive
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Turn right onto Hampton Road
1325 ft · 1 min · Hampton Road
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Turn left onto Dogwood Tree Drive
95 m · 14 sec · Dogwood Tree Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dogwood Tree Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bethesda and Cape Saint Claire.
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.
John Hanson Highway
Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Bethesda and Mostly Sunny near Cape Saint Claire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Bethesda to Cape Saint Claire?
The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Woodmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from North Bethesda and 22.5 miles from Cape Saint Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.2 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Bethesda and Mostly Sunny near Cape Saint Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Woodmore
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodmore.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Cape Saint Claire. Straight-line distance: 36.16 mi (58.2 km).
#1 North Bethesda
A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 43,828 |
| Coordinates | 39.0445500, -77.1188700 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cape Saint Claire
Park in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America
| Population | 8,747 |
| Coordinates | 39.0431700, -76.4449600 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cape Saint Claire (-76.44496, 39.04317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.88 | $15.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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