How far is North Bethesda, MD from Oakland, MD?
The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Oakland, MD is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125 miles (201.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Bethesda and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda and Oakland.
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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 sharp left onto Josiah Henson Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Josiah Henson Parkway
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Continue on Montrose Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Montrose Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 North: Frederick
1983 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 270 North
27.4 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
1986 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown
1899 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right
52.1 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland
61.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 495: Grantsville, Swanton
1615 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
55 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Bittinger Road
13.6 mi · 24 min · Bittinger Road
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Turn right onto Glendale Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Glendale Road
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Turn left onto Garrett Highway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Garrett Highway
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Continue on North 3rd Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto East Alder Street
30 m · 10 sec · East Alder Street
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Turn left
7 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bethesda and Oakland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 40
Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland
61.2 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Isolated Rain Showers leaving North Bethesda and Rain Showers Likely near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Bethesda to Oakland?
The road trip is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km) and usually takes 03h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hancock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.8 miles from North Bethesda and 85.9 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125 miles (201.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.76 one way or $49.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around North Bethesda and Rain Showers Likely near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Hancock
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 Hancock.
Hancock, MD
Martinsburg station
Hagerstown, MD
Cumberland, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 124.99 mi (201.16 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 Oakland
Town in the west-central part of Garrett County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 1,873 |
| Coordinates | 39.4078700, -79.4067100 |
| Altitude | 731 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakland (-79.40671, 39.40787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $24.76 | $49.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.87 | $55.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $30.02 | $60.04 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $36.24 | $72.48 |
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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