How far is North Bethesda, MD from Darnestown, MD?
The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Darnestown, MD is about 13 miles (20.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Bethesda and Darnestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda and Darnestown.
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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 · 21 sec · Commonwealth Drive
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Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
710 ft · 27 sec · Nicholson Lane
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Turn right onto Old Georgetown Road
1445 ft · 33 sec · Old Georgetown Road
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Continue on Towne Road
1182 ft · 24 sec · Towne Road
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Turn sharp left onto Josiah Henson Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Josiah Henson Parkway
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Continue on Montrose Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Montrose Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 North: Frederick
1983 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 270 North
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 28 West: Darnestown
1192 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto West Montgomery Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · West Montgomery Avenue
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Turn slight left
113 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Darnestown Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Darnestown Road
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Turn left onto Darnestown Road
5 mi · 10 min · Darnestown Road
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Turn right
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
46 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bethesda and Darnestown.
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.
Darnestown Road
Turn left onto Darnestown Road
4.98 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Bethesda to Darnestown?
The road trip is about 13 miles (20.9 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Rockville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from North Bethesda and 6.5 miles from Darnestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Rockville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Falls Church City Hall
Herndon Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockville.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Darnestown. Straight-line distance: 10.08 mi (16.22 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 Darnestown
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 6,802 |
| Coordinates | 39.1034400, -77.2908200 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
End: Darnestown (-77.29082, 39.10344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
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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