How far is North Bethesda, MD from Dunkirk Town Center, MD?
The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Dunkirk Town Center, MD is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Bethesda and Dunkirk Town Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda and Dunkirk Town Center.
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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
21.7 mi · 28 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro
1696 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro Road
628 ft · 15 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Ritchie Marlboro Road
87 m · 5 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road
1594 ft · 27 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ritchie Marlboro Road
43 m · 2 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road
1955 ft · 41 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road
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Continue on Ritchie Marlboro Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Ritchie Marlboro Road
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Take the ramp straight toward MD 4 South: Prince Frederick
1046 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on Stephanie Roper Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Stephanie Roper Highway
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Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard
5.2 mi · 7 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ward Road
35 m · 9 sec · Ward Road
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Turn left onto Southern Maryland Boulevard
134 m · 8 sec · Southern Maryland Boulevard
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Turn slight right
52 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
60 m · 17 sec
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Turn right
142 m · 34 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 Dunkirk Town Center.
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.
Capital Beltway
Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
21.7 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Rain Showers leaving North Bethesda and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dunkirk Town Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Bethesda to Dunkirk Town Center?
The road trip is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Glenarden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from North Bethesda and 21.3 miles from Dunkirk Town Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around North Bethesda and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dunkirk Town Center.
Stop Ideas Near Glenarden
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 Glenarden.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Dunkirk Town Center. Straight-line distance: 33.39 mi (53.73 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 Dunkirk Town Center
City in United States of America
| Population | 2,520 |
| Coordinates | 38.7203900, -76.6585700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dunkirk Town Center (-76.65857, 38.72039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
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
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