How far is North Bethesda, MD from Green Valley, MD?

The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Green Valley, MD is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
23.89 mi
00h 36m
Flight
20.64 mi
33.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.64 mi
Kilometers
33.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.89 mi
Kilometers
38.44 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 5:26 AM EDT
Return by in North Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 6:03 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 Green Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 5:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Bethesda
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Germantown
MD

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

From North Bethesda
11.9 mi
00h 18m
To Green Valley
11.9 mi
00h 18m

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
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda and Green Valley.

  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 sharp left onto Josiah Henson Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Josiah Henson Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Montrose Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Montrose Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 North: Frederick

    1983 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I 270 North

    17.9 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 109: ​Hyattstown, Barnesville

    1005 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Hundred Road

    2325 ft · 1 min · Old Hundred Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Frederick Road

    2074 ft · 35 sec · Frederick Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Urbana Pike

    1181 ft · 24 sec · Urbana Pike

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Green Valley Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Green Valley Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Prices Distillery Road

    37 m · 8 sec · Prices Distillery Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    15 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    60 m · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
18.3 mi · 76%
Green Valley Road
1.67 mi · 7%
Josiah Henson Parkway
1.04 mi · 4%
Montrose Road
0.82 mi · 3%
Old Hundred Road
0.44 mi · 2%
Frederick Road
0.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Merge slight left onto I 270 North

17.9 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown
00h 18m from North Bethesda
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving North Bethesda and Rain Showers near Green Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Bethesda to Green Valley?

The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from North Bethesda and 11.9 miles from Green Valley.

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

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Germantown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Germantown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 3.2 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 3.2 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 7.6 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Rockville station

15 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

29 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

29 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Washington Union Station

38 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Green Valley. Straight-line distance: 20.64 mi (33.21 km).

North Bethesda

#1 North Bethesda

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population43,828
Coordinates39.0445500, -77.1188700
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
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#2 Green Valley

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Population12,262
Coordinates39.3092700, -77.2972100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)
End: Green Valley (-77.29721, 39.30927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.19 L · about $3.43
Round trip
$6.86
1.68 gal · 6.38 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.43 $6.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.86 $7.73
Premium $4.95 $4.16 $8.32
Diesel $5.98 $5.02 $10.05

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 Green Valley. The current time is 04:50:17.

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.