How far is North Bethesda, MD from Clover Hill, MD?

The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Clover Hill, MD is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
36.2 mi
00h 53m
Flight
32.93 mi
52.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.93 mi
Kilometers
52.99 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.2 mi
Kilometers
58.26 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clover Hill
Tue, May 12, 8:15 PM EDT
Return by in North Bethesda
Tue, May 12, 9:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bethesda
2026-05-12T19:22
Arrive Clover Hill
Tue, May 12, 8:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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 26m
To Clover Hill
18.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda and Clover Hill.

  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

    Continue on Frederick Freeway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Frederick Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosemont Avenue

    586 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Rosemont Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rosemont Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Yellow Springs Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Yellow Springs Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Cloverhill Drive

    1347 ft · 1 min · Cloverhill Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sunnybrook Drive

    805 ft · 36 sec · Sunnybrook Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Meadowview Drive

    1097 ft · 53 sec · Meadowview Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Glendale Drive

    101 m · 16 sec · Glendale Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Clearfield Road

    685 ft · 33 sec · Clearfield Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Overlook Court

    33 m · 5 sec · Overlook Court

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Overlook Court

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
27.8 mi · 77%
Frederick Freeway
2.87 mi · 8%
Rosemont Avenue
1.33 mi · 4%
Josiah Henson Parkway
1.04 mi · 3%
Montrose Road
0.82 mi · 2%
Yellow Springs Road
0.75 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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Valley
00h 26m from North Bethesda
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Bethesda and Sunny near Clover Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Bethesda to Clover Hill?

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 Clover Hill.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 4:44 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 Sunny around North Bethesda and Sunny near Clover Hill.

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 9.1 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 9.1 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 Clover Hill. Straight-line distance: 32.93 mi (52.99 km).

North Bethesda

#1 North Bethesda

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population43,828
Coordinates39.0445500, -77.1188700
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Clover Hill

#2 Clover Hill

Census designated place

Population3,542
Coordinates39.4562100, -77.4288700
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Start: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)
End: Clover Hill (-77.42887, 39.45621)

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
4.84 L · about $5.23
Round trip
$10.46
2.56 gal · 9.68 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between North Bethesda and Clover Hill. The current time is 19:22:39.

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.