How far is North Bethesda, MD from Garrison, MD?
The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Garrison, MD is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Bethesda and Garrison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda and Garrison.
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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 right onto Josiah Henson Parkway
1531 ft · 30 sec · Josiah Henson Parkway
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Continue on Randolph Road
6.6 mi · 11 min · Randolph Road
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Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward MD 200 Toll East
1190 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
2.1 mi · 3 min · Intercounty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Silver Spring, Columbia
1170 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North: Columbia
2435 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
16.5 mi · 22 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Baltimore
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
1056 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 695 North: New York, Towson
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
5 mi · 7 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 140: Pikesville, Garrison
1189 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 140 North: Garrison
796 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Reisterstown Road
2 mi · 4 min · Reisterstown Road
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Turn right onto Kenmar Avenue
52 m · 35 sec · Kenmar Avenue
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Turn uturn onto Kenmar Avenue
36 m · 5 sec · Kenmar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kenmar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bethesda and Garrison.
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.
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.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving North Bethesda and Chance Light Rain near Garrison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Bethesda to Garrison?
The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from North Bethesda and 20.4 miles from Garrison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around North Bethesda and Chance Light Rain near Garrison.
Stop Ideas Near North Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
City of College Park
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Garrison. Straight-line distance: 31.48 mi (50.67 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 Garrison
Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 8,823 |
| Coordinates | 39.4059400, -76.7605300 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garrison (-76.76053, 39.40594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.88 | $11.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.13 | $14.27 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
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 02, 2026
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