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

The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Edgewood, MD is about 61 miles (98.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
61 mi
01h 23m
Flight
51.14 mi
82.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.14 mi
Kilometers
82.3 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61 mi
Kilometers
98.17 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgewood
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM EDT
Return by in North Bethesda
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bethesda
2026-04-22T22:54
Arrive Edgewood
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Elkridge
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From North Bethesda
30.4 mi
00h 41m
To Edgewood
30.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
69°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Intercounty Connector

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

    2257 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive

    2986 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville

    1.5 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville

    2970 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  19. 19

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  20. 20

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  21. 21

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  22. 22

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Express Toll Lanes

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left

    902 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Mountain Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mountain Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Pulaski Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Pulaski Highway

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Edgewood Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Edgewood Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Nuttal Avenue

    19 m · 3 sec · Nuttal Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right

    33 m · 8 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Express Toll Lanes
14.1 mi · 23%
MD 198 West
13 mi · 21%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
8.76 mi · 14%
Randolph Road
6.56 mi · 11%
Intercounty Connector
5.22 mi · 9%
I 895 North
2.85 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

MD 198 West

Merge slight left

11.7 mi · 00h 14m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
51.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkridge
00h 41m from North Bethesda
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North Bethesda and Chance Rain Showers near Edgewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61 miles (98.2 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from North Bethesda and 30.5 miles from Edgewood.

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

The direct path is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.78 one way or $17.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North Bethesda and Chance Rain Showers near Edgewood.

Stop Ideas Near Elkridge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elkridge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elkridge.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

3 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

13 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

32 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

40 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Edgewood. Straight-line distance: 51.14 mi (82.3 km).

North Bethesda

#1 North Bethesda

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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

#2 Edgewood

City in Kentucky, United States

Population25,562
Coordinates39.4187200, -76.2944000
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)
End: Edgewood (-76.2944, 39.41872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.15 L · about $8.78
Round trip
$17.57
4.3 gal · 16.3 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.78 $17.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.89 $19.78
Premium $4.95 $10.65 $21.30
Diesel $5.98 $12.86 $25.71

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between North Bethesda and Edgewood. The current time is 22:54:07.

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.