How far is North Bethesda, MD from Pittsville, MD?
The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Pittsville, MD is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
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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 Pittsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda and Pittsville.
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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 · 17 sec · Commonwealth Drive
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Turn right onto Nicholson Lane
1767 ft · 59 sec · Nicholson Lane
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Turn right onto Rockville Pike
1.8 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
1690 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
16.1 mi · 21 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway
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Continue on Shore Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto Franklin Street
2205 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Legion Road
86 m · 8 sec · Legion Road
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Turn right onto Shore Highway
8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway
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Continue on Seashore Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Sussex Highway
13 mi · 18 min · Sussex Highway
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Turn left onto Gordy Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Gordy Road
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Turn right onto Old Stage Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Old Stage Road
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Turn left onto Whitesville Road
9.1 mi · 14 min · Whitesville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Millsboro Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Millsboro Highway
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Continue on Gumboro Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Gumboro Road
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
23 m · 3 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bethesda and Pittsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Bethesda and Sunny near Pittsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Bethesda to Pittsville?
The road trip is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Centreville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from North Bethesda and 64.5 miles from Pittsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Bethesda and Sunny near Pittsville.
Stop Ideas Near Centreville
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 Centreville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Pittsville. Straight-line distance: 102.31 mi (164.66 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 Pittsville
Town in Wicomico County, Maryland
| Population | 1,476 |
| Coordinates | 38.3953900, -75.4129700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pittsville (-75.41297, 38.39539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $18.59 | $37.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.93 | $41.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.54 | $45.08 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.21 | $54.42 |
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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