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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated area in Montgomery and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
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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.
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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
5.2 mi · 7 min · Intercounty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
2257 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive
2986 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville
2970 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 175: Columbia, Jessup
1771 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 175 East: Jessup, Maryland Wholesale Food Center, Truck Services
1679 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto Rouse Parkway
915 ft · 18 sec · Rouse Parkway
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Continue on Waterloo Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Waterloo Road
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Continue on Jessup Road
864 ft · 21 sec · Jessup Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Calverton.
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Jessup. Straight-line distance: 19.8 mi (31.86 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 Jessup
Locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, United States
| Population | 7,137 |
| Coordinates | 39.1492700, -76.7752500 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jessup (-76.77525, 39.14927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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