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

The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Huntingtown, MD is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
50.7 mi
01h 14m
Flight
40.23 mi
64.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.23 mi
Kilometers
64.74 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.7 mi
Kilometers
81.6 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntingtown
Mon, Apr 13, 6:30 PM EDT
Return by in North Bethesda
Mon, Apr 13, 7:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bethesda
2026-04-13T17:16
Arrive Huntingtown
Mon, Apr 13, 6:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Forestville
MD

Place in Maryland, USA

From North Bethesda
25.4 mi
00h 37m
To Huntingtown
25.4 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 17 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Nicholson Lane

    1767 ft · 59 sec · Nicholson Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Rockville Pike

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring

    1690 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

    21.7 mi · 28 min · Capital Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro Road

    628 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Ritchie Marlboro Road

    87 m · 5 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road

    1594 ft · 27 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ritchie Marlboro Road

    43 m · 2 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road

    1955 ft · 41 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Ritchie Marlboro Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Ritchie Marlboro Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward MD 4 South: Prince Frederick

    1046 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Stephanie Roper Highway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Stephanie Roper Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on North Solomons Island Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · North Solomons Island Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Old Town Road

    724 ft · 22 sec · Old Town Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    40 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
21.7 mi · 43%
Southern Maryland Boulevard
10.2 mi · 20%
Ritchie Marlboro Road
5.93 mi · 12%
Stephanie Roper Highway
4.9 mi · 10%
North Solomons Island Road
3.25 mi · 6%
Rockville Pike
1.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
40.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forestville
00h 37m from North Bethesda
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving North Bethesda and Partly Sunny near Huntingtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Forestville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from North Bethesda and 25.4 miles from Huntingtown.

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

The direct path is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around North Bethesda and Partly Sunny near Huntingtown.

Stop Ideas Near Forestville

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 Forestville and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.5 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 10 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Carrollton station

12 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

13 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Lorton station

34 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Huntingtown. Straight-line distance: 40.23 mi (64.74 km).

North Bethesda

#1 North Bethesda

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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

#2 Huntingtown

Census designated place

Population2,587
Coordinates38.6159500, -76.6130200
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)
End: Huntingtown (-76.61302, 38.61595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.77 L · about $7.31
Round trip
$14.63
3.58 gal · 13.54 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.31 $14.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.23 $16.46
Premium $4.95 $8.87 $17.74
Diesel $5.98 $10.70 $21.41

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between North Bethesda and Huntingtown. The current time is 17:16:43.

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.