How far is North Bethesda, MD from Ocean Pines, MD?

The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Ocean Pines, MD is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115 miles (185 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.48 mi
03h 16m
Flight
114.93 mi
184.97 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.93 mi
Kilometers
184.97 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.48 mi
Kilometers
221.26 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ocean Pines
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM EDT
Return by in North Bethesda
Thu, Apr 23, 11:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bethesda
2026-04-23T05:16
Arrive Ocean Pines
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Bethesda
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hillsboro
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From North Bethesda
68.7 mi
01h 38m
To Ocean Pines
68.8 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda and Ocean Pines.

  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 right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Shore Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Franklin Street

    2205 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Legion Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Legion Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Shore Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Seashore Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street

    2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Seashore Highway

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Seashore Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Dupont Boulevard

    20 mi · 29 min · Dupont Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Worcester Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Worcester Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    1198 ft · 33 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Worcester Highway

    706 ft · 25 sec · Worcester Highway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Race Track Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Race Track Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Ocean Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ocean Parkway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Capetown Road

    718 ft · 37 sec · Capetown Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Windjammer Road

    1389 ft · 1 min · Windjammer Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Newport Drive

    675 ft · 35 sec · Newport Drive

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Harbor Mist Circle

    37 m · 5 sec · Harbor Mist Circle

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harbor Mist Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 16%
Dupont Boulevard
20 mi · 15%
John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 14%
Seashore Highway
18.4 mi · 13%
Capital Beltway
16.1 mi · 12%
Shore Highway
14.8 mi · 11%
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 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.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
115 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
01h 38m from North Bethesda
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Bethesda and Sunny near Ocean Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Bethesda to Ocean Pines?

The road trip is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from North Bethesda and 68.8 miles from Ocean Pines.

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

The direct path is about 115 miles (185 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.82 one way or $39.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Bethesda and Sunny near Ocean Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro

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

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

BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

16 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Kent Island, MD

27 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

41 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
BUS

Dover, Delaware

44 mi away
716 South Governors Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Ocean Pines. Straight-line distance: 114.93 mi (184.97 km).

North Bethesda

#1 North Bethesda

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population43,828
Coordinates39.0445500, -77.1188700
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Ocean Pines

#2 Ocean Pines

Census designated place

Population11,710
Coordinates38.3953900, -75.1557400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)
End: Ocean Pines (-75.15574, 38.39539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.85 gal
18.36 L · about $19.82
Round trip
$39.63
9.7 gal · 36.72 L
Estimated CO2
43.1 kg one way
Round trip: 86.2 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.82 $39.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.31 $44.61
Premium $4.95 $24.03 $48.05
Diesel $5.98 $29.00 $58.01

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between North Bethesda and Ocean Pines. The current time is 05:16:27.

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.