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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Park in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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 · 17 sec · Commonwealth Drive
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Turn right onto Nicholson Lane
1767 ft · 59 sec · Nicholson Lane
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Turn right onto Rockville Pike
1.8 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
1690 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
16.1 mi · 21 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 213 North
1814 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto Centreville Road
2 mi · 3 min · Centreville Road
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Continue on South Commerce Street
1 km · 1 min · South Commerce Street
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Continue on Church Hill Road
14.5 mi · 22 min · Church Hill Road
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Turn right onto Fey Road
49 m · 7 sec · Fey Road
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cape Saint Claire.
Kent Island, MD
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Kingstown. Straight-line distance: 58.28 mi (93.8 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 Kingstown
Census designated place in Maryland, United States
| Population | 1,733 |
| Coordinates | 39.2048300, -76.0513300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingstown (-76.05133, 39.20483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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