How far is North Bethesda, MD from Rosaryville, MD?

The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Rosaryville, MD is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
35.66 mi
00h 52m
Flight
25.92 mi
41.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.92 mi
Kilometers
41.71 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.66 mi
Kilometers
57.39 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosaryville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:56 AM EDT
Return by in North Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 8:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bethesda
2026-04-19T07:03
Arrive Rosaryville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
New Carrollton
MD

City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From North Bethesda
17.8 mi
00h 26m
To Rosaryville
17.8 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda and Rosaryville.

  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

    24.5 mi · 32 min · Capital Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 4 South/East: Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro

    1806 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 223: Woodyard Road, Westphalia, Clinton

    889 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Woodyard Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Woodyard Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Rosaryville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Rosaryville Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Crain Highway

    63 m · 11 sec · Crain Highway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crain Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
24.5 mi · 69%
Pennsylvania Avenue
2.95 mi · 8%
Rosaryville Road
2.73 mi · 8%
Woodyard Road
2.32 mi · 6%
Rockville Pike
1.8 mi · 5%
MD 4 South/East
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

24.5 mi · 00h 32m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
25.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Carrollton
00h 26m from North Bethesda
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving North Bethesda and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rosaryville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Bethesda to Rosaryville?

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

New Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from North Bethesda and 17.8 miles from Rosaryville.

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

The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around North Bethesda and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rosaryville.

Stop Ideas Near New Carrollton

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 New Carrollton and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.4 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 3.9 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Carrollton.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

2 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

14 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

26 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Rosaryville. Straight-line distance: 25.92 mi (41.71 km).

North Bethesda

#1 North Bethesda

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population43,828
Coordinates39.0445500, -77.1188700
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Rosaryville

#2 Rosaryville

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

Population10,697
Coordinates38.7567800, -76.8096900
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)
End: Rosaryville (-76.80969, 38.75678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.76 L · about $5.15
Round trip
$10.30
2.52 gal · 9.52 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.15 $10.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.79 $11.59
Premium $4.95 $6.24 $12.48
Diesel $5.98 $7.53 $15.07

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Bethesda and Rosaryville. The current time is 07:03:09.

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.