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

The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Jessup, MD is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
26.12 mi
00h 39m
Flight
19.8 mi
31.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.8 mi
Kilometers
31.86 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.12 mi
Kilometers
42.04 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jessup
Fri, Apr 17, 5:51 AM EDT
Return by in North Bethesda
Fri, Apr 17, 6:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bethesda
2026-04-17T05:12
Arrive Jessup
Fri, Apr 17, 5:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 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
Calverton
MD

Unincorporated area in Montgomery and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From North Bethesda
13 mi
00h 19m
To Jessup
13 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 175: Columbia, Jessup

    1771 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 175 East: Jessup, Maryland Wholesale Food Center, Truck Services

    1679 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Rouse Parkway

    915 ft · 18 sec · Rouse Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Waterloo Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waterloo Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Jessup Road

    864 ft · 21 sec · Jessup Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jessup Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 198 West
7.74 mi · 30%
Randolph Road
6.56 mi · 25%
Intercounty Connector
5.22 mi · 20%
Waterloo Road
1.51 mi · 6%
MD 198
1.51 mi · 6%
New Hampshire Avenue
0.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Randolph Road

Continue on Randolph Road

6.56 mi · 00h 12m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calverton
00h 19m from North Bethesda
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers leaving North Bethesda and Isolated Rain Showers near Jessup.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Calverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from North Bethesda and 13 miles from Jessup.

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

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.76 one way or $7.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around North Bethesda and Isolated Rain Showers near Jessup.

Stop Ideas Near Calverton

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 Calverton and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 13.6 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 12.3 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
The John Wilson Building
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

The John Wilson Building

Washington , DC
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rating 4.6/5 21 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 5.8 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 Calverton.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

13 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

18 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

19 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

26 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Jessup. Straight-line distance: 19.8 mi (31.86 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 Jessup

Locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, United States

Population7,137
Coordinates39.1492700, -76.7752500
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)
End: Jessup (-76.77525, 39.14927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.49 L · about $3.76
Round trip
$7.52
1.84 gal · 6.98 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.76 $7.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.23 $8.46
Premium $4.95 $4.56 $9.12
Diesel $5.98 $5.50 $11.00

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between North Bethesda and Jessup. The current time is 05:12:06.

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.