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

The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Kingstown, MD is about 83.3 miles (134 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
83.26 mi
01h 55m
Flight
58.28 mi
93.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.28 mi
Kilometers
93.8 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.26 mi
Kilometers
133.99 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingstown
Thu, Apr 16, 3:15 AM EDT
Return by in North Bethesda
Thu, Apr 16, 5:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bethesda
2026-04-16T01:20
Arrive Kingstown
Thu, Apr 16, 3:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Cape Saint Claire
MD

Park in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America

From North Bethesda
41.6 mi
00h 57m
To Kingstown
41.7 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.1 mi · 21 min · Capital Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    18.7 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 213 North

    1814 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Centreville Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Centreville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Commerce Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Commerce Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Church Hill Road

    14.5 mi · 22 min · Church Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Fey Road

    49 m · 7 sec · Fey Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fey Road

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
27.3 mi · 33%
John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 23%
Capital Beltway
16.1 mi · 19%
Church Hill Road
14.5 mi · 17%
Centreville Road
2.01 mi · 2%
Rockville Pike
1.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

21.6 mi · 00h 30m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
58.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cape Saint Claire
00h 57m from North Bethesda
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North Bethesda and Partly Sunny near Kingstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Cape Saint Claire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from North Bethesda and 41.7 miles from Kingstown.

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

The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.01 one way or $24.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North Bethesda and Partly Sunny near Kingstown.

Stop Ideas Near Cape Saint Claire

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cape Saint Claire, 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 Cape Saint Claire.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

20 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

27 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

33 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

38 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Kingstown. Straight-line distance: 58.28 mi (93.8 km).

North Bethesda

#1 North Bethesda

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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

#2 Kingstown

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

Population1,733
Coordinates39.2048300, -76.0513300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)
End: Kingstown (-76.05133, 39.20483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.12 L · about $12.01
Round trip
$24.03
5.88 gal · 22.24 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.01 $24.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.52 $27.04
Premium $4.95 $14.56 $29.13
Diesel $5.98 $17.58 $35.16

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between North Bethesda and Kingstown. The current time is 01:20:17.

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.