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

The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Maugansville, MD is about 61 miles (98.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (90 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.02 mi
01h 20m
Flight
55.89 mi
89.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.89 mi
Kilometers
89.95 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.02 mi
Kilometers
98.21 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maugansville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:56 AM EDT
Return by in North Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 9:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bethesda
2026-04-19T06:35
Arrive Maugansville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Ballenger Creek
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From North Bethesda
30.5 mi
00h 40m
To Maugansville
30.5 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 sharp left onto Josiah Henson Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Josiah Henson Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Montrose Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Montrose Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 North: Frederick

    1983 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I 270 North

    27.4 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore

    1986 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown

    1899 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    21 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West: Hagerstown

    2556 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Dual Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Dual Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East Franklin Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Franklin Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1986 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Maugans Avenue

    992 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Maugans Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Maugans Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Maugansville Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Maugansville Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maugansville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
27.8 mi · 46%
I 70 West
21.4 mi · 35%
Dual Highway
3.06 mi · 5%
Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
2.21 mi · 4%
East Franklin Street
1.8 mi · 3%
Josiah Henson Parkway
1.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Merge slight left onto I 270 North

27.4 mi · 00h 35m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
55.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ballenger Creek
00h 40m from North Bethesda
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving North Bethesda and Rain Showers Likely near Maugansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61 miles (98.2 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Ballenger Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from North Bethesda and 30.5 miles from Maugansville.

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

The direct path is about 55.9 miles (90 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.78 one way or $17.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around North Bethesda and Rain Showers Likely near Maugansville.

Stop Ideas Near Ballenger Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ballenger Creek, 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 Ballenger Creek.

RAIL

Frederick, MD

5 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

7 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

26 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

39 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Maugansville. Straight-line distance: 55.89 mi (89.95 km).

North Bethesda

#1 North Bethesda

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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

#2 Maugansville

Census designated place

Population3,071
Coordinates39.6928700, -77.7447200
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)
End: Maugansville (-77.74472, 39.69287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.15 L · about $8.78
Round trip
$17.57
4.3 gal · 16.3 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.78 $17.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.89 $19.78
Premium $4.95 $10.65 $21.30
Diesel $5.98 $12.86 $25.71

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Bethesda and Maugansville. The current time is 06:35:48.

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.