How far is North Bethesda, MD from Perry Hall, MD?

The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Perry Hall, MD is about 52 miles (83.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
52.04 mi
01h 14m
Flight
43.32 mi
69.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.32 mi
Kilometers
69.72 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.04 mi
Kilometers
83.75 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Perry Hall
Wed, May 13, 4:07 PM EDT
Return by in North Bethesda
Wed, May 13, 5:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bethesda
2026-05-13T14:52
Arrive Perry Hall
Wed, May 13, 4:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
West Elkridge
MD

City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America

From North Bethesda
26 mi
00h 37m
To Perry Hall
26 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph S
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda and Perry Hall.

  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

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Intercounty Connector

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

    2257 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive

    2986 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville

    1.5 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville

    2970 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  19. 19

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  20. 20

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  21. 21

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  22. 22

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    1 mi · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West, I 695 East: Towson, Essex

    2571 ft · 44 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 695 West: Towson

    1.6 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Baltimore Beltway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Bel Air, Belair Road

    2035 ft · 46 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Belair Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Belair Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Chapel Road

    34 m · 3 sec · Chapel Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chapel Road

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 198 West
13 mi · 25%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
9.81 mi · 19%
Randolph Road
6.56 mi · 13%
Intercounty Connector
5.22 mi · 10%
Belair Road
3.8 mi · 7%
I 895 North
2.85 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

MD 198 West

Merge slight left

11.7 mi · 00h 14m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
43.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Elkridge
00h 37m from North Bethesda
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving North Bethesda and Mostly Cloudy near Perry Hall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Bethesda to Perry Hall?

The road trip is about 52 miles (83.7 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

West Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from North Bethesda and 26 miles from Perry Hall.

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

The direct path is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.52 one way or $15.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around North Bethesda and Mostly Cloudy near Perry Hall.

Stop Ideas Near West Elkridge

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 West Elkridge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.8 mi away

Relay Town Hall

Halethorpe , MD
1710 Arlington Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Elkridge.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

3 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

31 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

39 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Perry Hall. Straight-line distance: 43.32 mi (69.72 km).

North Bethesda

#1 North Bethesda

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population43,828
Coordinates39.0445500, -77.1188700
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Perry Hall

#2 Perry Hall

Place in Maryland, US

Population28,474
Coordinates39.4126100, -76.4635700
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)
End: Perry Hall (-76.46357, 39.41261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.95 L · about $7.52
Round trip
$15.04
3.68 gal · 13.9 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.52 $15.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.46 $16.92
Premium $4.95 $9.12 $18.23
Diesel $5.98 $11.00 $22.01

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between North Bethesda and Perry Hall. The current time is 14:52:21.

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.