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

The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Hancock, MD is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
82.48 mi
01h 40m
Flight
72.49 mi
116.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.49 mi
Kilometers
116.66 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.48 mi
Kilometers
132.74 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hancock
Sun, Apr 19, 10:50 AM EDT
Return by in North Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 12:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bethesda
2026-04-19T09:09
Arrive Hancock
Sun, Apr 19, 10:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Myersville
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From North Bethesda
41.2 mi
00h 50m
To Hancock
41.3 mi
00h 50m

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
56°F
Sunday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1439 ft · 33 sec · Old Georgetown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Towne Road

    1189 ft · 26 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

    27.4 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore

    1986 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown

    1899 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    49.4 mi · 53 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward MD 144: Hancock

    2164 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Taney Alley

    7 m · 1 sec · Taney Alley

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Taney Alley

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
49.8 mi · 60%
I 270 North
27.8 mi · 34%
East Main Street
1.47 mi · 2%
Josiah Henson Parkway
1.04 mi · 1%
Montrose Road
0.82 mi · 1%
MD 144
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight right

49.4 mi · 00h 53m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
72.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Myersville
00h 50m from North Bethesda
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving North Bethesda and Scattered Rain Showers near Hancock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Myersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from North Bethesda and 41.3 miles from Hancock.

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

The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.89 one way or $23.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around North Bethesda and Scattered Rain Showers near Hancock.

Stop Ideas Near Myersville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Myersville, 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 Myersville.

RAIL

Frederick, MD

17 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

19 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

20 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

25 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Hancock. Straight-line distance: 72.49 mi (116.66 km).

North Bethesda

#1 North Bethesda

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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

#2 Hancock

Town in Maryland

Population1,522
Coordinates39.6989800, -78.1797300
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)
End: Hancock (-78.17973, 39.69898)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.02 L · about $11.89
Round trip
$23.78
5.82 gal · 22.04 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.89 $23.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.38 $26.77
Premium $4.95 $14.42 $28.83
Diesel $5.98 $17.40 $34.80

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 Hancock. The current time is 09:09:30.

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.