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

The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Cockeysville, MD is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
49.33 mi
01h 13m
Flight
39.44 mi
63.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.44 mi
Kilometers
63.48 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.33 mi
Kilometers
79.39 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cockeysville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:03 AM EDT
Return by in North Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 7:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bethesda
2026-04-19T04:50
Arrive Cockeysville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Ellicott City
MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From North Bethesda
24.7 mi
00h 36m
To Cockeysville
24.7 mi
00h 36m

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
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.5 mi · 22 min · Columbia Pike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Baltimore

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 695 North: New York, Towson

    1.2 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Beltway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 83 North: Timonium, York PA

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Timonium, Timonium Road East

    1352 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto West Timonium Road

    1921 ft · 1 min · West Timonium Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto York Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · York Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · York Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia Pike
16.5 mi · 34%
Baltimore Beltway
10.9 mi · 22%
Randolph Road
6.56 mi · 13%
I 70 East
4.41 mi · 9%
York Road
2.94 mi · 6%
Intercounty Connector
2.12 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Columbia Pike

Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

16.5 mi · 00h 22m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellicott City
00h 36m from North Bethesda
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving North Bethesda and Rain Showers near Cockeysville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from North Bethesda and 24.7 miles from Cockeysville.

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

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.11 one way or $14.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Cockeysville. Straight-line distance: 39.44 mi (63.48 km).

North Bethesda

#1 North Bethesda

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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

#2 Cockeysville

Census designated place

Population20,776
Coordinates39.4812200, -76.6438600
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)
End: Cockeysville (-76.64386, 39.48122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.59 L · about $7.11
Round trip
$14.22
3.48 gal · 13.18 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.11 $14.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.00 $16.00
Premium $4.95 $8.62 $17.24
Diesel $5.98 $10.41 $20.81

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 Cockeysville. The current time is 04:50:12.

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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.