How far is North Bethesda, MD from Kemp Mill, MD?
The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Kemp Mill, MD is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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 County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Bethesda and Kemp Mill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda and Kemp Mill.
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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
1.7 mi · 3 min · Randolph Road
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Turn right onto Veirs Mill Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Veirs Mill Road
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Turn left onto University Boulevard West
1.8 mi · 4 min · University Boulevard West
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Turn left onto Arcola Avenue
873 ft · 30 sec · Arcola Avenue
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Turn right onto Hoyt Street
113 m · 18 sec · Hoyt Street
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Turn right onto Conti Place
664 ft · 29 sec · Conti Place
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Continue on Northwood Terrace
1498 ft · 1 min · Northwood Terrace
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwood Terrace
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bethesda and Kemp Mill.
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.
Veirs Mill Road
Turn right onto Veirs Mill Road
1.84 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Rain Showers leaving North Bethesda and Rain Showers near Kemp Mill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Bethesda to Kemp Mill?
The road trip is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
North Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from North Bethesda and 3.5 miles from Kemp Mill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near North Kensington
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 North Kensington.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Kemp Mill. Straight-line distance: 5.37 mi (8.64 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 Kemp Mill
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 13,445 |
| Coordinates | 39.0390000, -77.0191400 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kemp Mill (-77.01914, 39.039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.50 | $2.99 |
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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