How far is North Bethesda, MD from Saint Michaels, MD?

The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Saint Michaels, MD is about 88 miles (141.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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
88.03 mi
02h 04m
Flight
51.32 mi
82.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.32 mi
Kilometers
82.59 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.03 mi
Kilometers
141.67 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Michaels
Mon, Apr 13, 3:40 PM EDT
Return by in North Bethesda
Mon, Apr 13, 5:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bethesda
2026-04-13T13:36
Arrive Saint Michaels
Mon, Apr 13, 3:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
Cape Saint Claire
MD

Park in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America

From North Bethesda
44 mi
01h 02m
To Saint Michaels
44.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda and Saint Michaels.

  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

    16.1 mi · 21 min · Capital Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    18.7 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

    16.6 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Easton Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · Easton Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Saint Michaels Road

    7.8 mi · 14 min · Saint Michaels Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Talbot Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Talbot Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    18 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 25%
John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 21%
US 50 East
17.6 mi · 20%
Capital Beltway
16.1 mi · 18%
Saint Michaels Road
7.82 mi · 9%
Easton Parkway
1.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
51.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cape Saint Claire
01h 02m from North Bethesda
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving North Bethesda and Partly Sunny near Saint Michaels.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Bethesda to Saint Michaels?

The road trip is about 88 miles (141.7 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Cape Saint Claire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44 miles from North Bethesda and 44.1 miles from Saint Michaels.

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

The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around North Bethesda and Partly Sunny near Saint Michaels.

Stop Ideas Near Cape Saint Claire

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cape Saint Claire, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cape Saint Claire.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

20 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

27 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

33 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

38 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Saint Michaels. Straight-line distance: 51.32 mi (82.59 km).

North Bethesda

#1 North Bethesda

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population43,828
Coordinates39.0445500, -77.1188700
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Saint Michaels

#2 Saint Michaels

Town in Talbot County, Maryland, United States

Population1,029
Coordinates38.7851200, -76.2243900
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)
End: Saint Michaels (-76.22439, 38.78512)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.76 L · about $12.71
Round trip
$25.41
6.22 gal · 23.52 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.71 $25.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.30 $28.61
Premium $4.95 $15.41 $30.81
Diesel $5.98 $18.60 $37.20

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between North Bethesda and Saint Michaels. The current time is 13:36:06.

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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.