How far is North Bethesda, MD from Poolesville, MD?
The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Poolesville, MD is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Bethesda and Poolesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda and Poolesville.
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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
2.4 mi · 4 min · Montrose Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Falls Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Falls Road
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Turn right onto Glen Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Glen Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Glen Road
59 m · 10 sec · Glen Road
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Continue on Glen Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Glen Road
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Turn left onto Travilah Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Travilah Road
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Turn right onto River Road
3 mi · 5 min · River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Partnership Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Partnership Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Whites Ferry Road
84 m · 6 sec · Whites Ferry Road
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Continue on White Ferry Crossing
1336 ft · 27 sec · White Ferry Crossing
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Continue on Fisher Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Fisher Avenue
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Turn left onto Elgin Road
18 m · 3 sec · Elgin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elgin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bethesda and Poolesville.
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.
Partnership Road
Turn right onto Partnership Road
3.81 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving North Bethesda and Rain Showers near Poolesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Bethesda to Poolesville?
The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Travilah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from North Bethesda and 10.9 miles from Poolesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around North Bethesda and Rain Showers near Poolesville.
Stop Ideas Near Travilah
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Falls Church City Hall
Herndon Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Travilah.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Burke Centre
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Poolesville. Straight-line distance: 17.45 mi (28.08 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 Poolesville
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 5,249 |
| Coordinates | 39.1459400, -77.4169300 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poolesville (-77.41693, 39.14594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.60 | $9.21 |
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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