How far is North Bethesda, MD from Rockville, MD?
The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Rockville, MD is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town 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 Rockville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda and Rockville.
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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
96 m · 15 sec · Nicholson Lane
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Turn left onto Executive Boulevard
146 m · 15 sec · Executive Boulevard
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Continue on Grand Park Avenue
989 ft · 31 sec · Grand Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Old Georgetown Road
763 ft · 24 sec · Old Georgetown Road
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Turn left onto Rockville Pike
2.8 mi · 6 min · Rockville Pike
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Turn slight left onto MD 28 West
106 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Veirs Mill Road
142 m · 13 sec · Veirs Mill Road
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Continue on East Jefferson Street
1622 ft · 54 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
91 m · 10 sec · South Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bethesda and Rockville.
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.
Rockville Pike
Turn left onto Rockville Pike
2.77 mi · 00h 06m
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 Rockville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Bethesda to Rockville?
The road trip is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Garrett Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2 miles from North Bethesda and 2.2 miles from Rockville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.61 one way or $1.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Garrett Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garrett Park.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 3.27 mi (5.27 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 Rockville
The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 69,512 |
| Coordinates | 39.0840000, -77.1527600 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Washington Street (-77.152887, 39.083997)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.61 | $1.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.69 | $1.38 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.74 | $1.49 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.90 | $1.79 |
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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