How far is North Bethesda, MD from Milford Mill, MD?

The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Milford Mill, MD is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
38.46 mi
01h 00m
Flight
28.07 mi
45.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.07 mi
Kilometers
45.18 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.46 mi
Kilometers
61.89 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 4:16 AM EDT
Return by in North Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 5:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bethesda
2026-04-19T03:15
Arrive Milford Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 4:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
North Laurel
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From North Bethesda
19.2 mi
00h 30m
To Milford Mill
19.3 mi
00h 30m

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
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda and Milford Mill.

  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 right onto Josiah Henson Parkway

    1531 ft · 30 sec · Josiah Henson Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Randolph Road

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Randolph Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward MD 200 Toll East

    1190 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Intercounty Connector

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Silver Spring, Columbia

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North: Columbia

    2435 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    16.5 mi · 22 min · Columbia Pike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Baltimore

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 695 North: New York, Towson

    1.2 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 26: Liberty Road, Randallstown, Lochearn

    120 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 26 West: Randallstown, Liberty Road

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto MD 26 West: Randallstown

    1050 ft · 45 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Liberty Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Liberty Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Rolling Road

    1223 ft · 38 sec · North Rolling Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Lages Lane

    31 m · 9 sec · Lages Lane

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Mayfield Avenue

    1071 ft · 51 sec · Mayfield Avenue

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mayfield Avenue

    1142 ft · 56 sec · Mayfield Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Doe Ridge Drive

    120 m · 23 sec · Doe Ridge Drive

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Big Buck Drive

    1354 ft · 1 min · Big Buck Drive

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Big Buck Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia Pike
16.5 mi · 43%
Randolph Road
6.56 mi · 17%
I 70 East
4.41 mi · 11%
Baltimore Beltway
2.24 mi · 6%
Intercounty Connector
2.12 mi · 6%
Liberty Road
1.21 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Columbia Pike

Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

16.5 mi · 00h 22m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 30m from North Bethesda
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving North Bethesda and Rain Showers near Milford Mill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Bethesda to Milford Mill?

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from North Bethesda and 19.3 miles from Milford Mill.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around North Bethesda and Rain Showers near Milford Mill.

Stop Ideas Near North Laurel

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
City of College Park
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

City of College Park

College Park , MD
8400 Baltimore Ave #375, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 2.6/5 5 reviews City government office,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Milford Mill. Straight-line distance: 28.07 mi (45.18 km).

North Bethesda

#1 North Bethesda

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population43,828
Coordinates39.0445500, -77.1188700
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Milford Mill

#2 Milford Mill

Census designated place

Population29,042
Coordinates39.3478800, -76.7699700
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)
End: Milford Mill (-76.76997, 39.34788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.14 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.11
2.72 gal · 10.28 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.56 $11.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.25 $12.51
Premium $4.95 $6.74 $13.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.13 $16.27

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 Milford Mill. The current time is 03:15:57.

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.