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

The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Centreville, MD is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
68.29 mi
01h 33m
Flight
56.48 mi
90.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.48 mi
Kilometers
90.9 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.29 mi
Kilometers
109.9 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centreville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:32 AM EDT
Return by in North Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 4:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bethesda
2026-04-19T00:58
Arrive Centreville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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
Crownsville
MD

Census-designated place in Maryland, United Staes

From North Bethesda
34.1 mi
00h 46m
To Centreville
34.2 mi
00h 46m

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
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 213 North

    1814 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Centreville Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Centreville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Commerce Street

    829 ft · 15 sec · South Commerce Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Kidwell Avenue

    69 m · 10 sec · Kidwell Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kidwell Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
27.3 mi · 40%
John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 27%
Capital Beltway
16.1 mi · 24%
Centreville Road
2.01 mi · 3%
Rockville Pike
1.8 mi · 3%
US 50 East
1.01 mi · 1%
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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
56.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crownsville
00h 46m from North Bethesda
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving North Bethesda and Chance Rain Showers near Centreville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Crownsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from North Bethesda and 34.2 miles from Centreville.

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

The direct path is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.85 one way or $19.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Crownsville

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 Crownsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Upper Marlboro Town Hall
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Upper Marlboro Town Hall

Upper Marlboro , MD
14211 School Ln, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 7.9 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 Crownsville.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

20 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

24 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
BUS

Kent Island, MD

32 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Centreville. Straight-line distance: 56.48 mi (90.9 km).

North Bethesda

#1 North Bethesda

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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

#2 Centreville

Town in Maryland, United States

Population4,949
Coordinates39.0417800, -76.0663300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)
End: Centreville (-76.06633, 39.04178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.12 L · about $9.85
Round trip
$19.69
4.82 gal · 18.24 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.85 $19.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.08 $22.17
Premium $4.95 $11.94 $23.88
Diesel $5.98 $14.41 $28.82

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 Centreville. The current time is 00:58:50.

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.