How far is North Bethesda, MD from Thurmont, MD?
The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Thurmont, MD is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Bethesda and Thurmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda and Thurmont.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · Montrose Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 North: Frederick
1983 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 270 North
27.4 mi · 35 min
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Continue on Frederick Freeway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Frederick Freeway
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Continue on Catoctin Mountain Highway
11.8 mi · 16 min · Catoctin Mountain Highway
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Turn right onto Blue Mountain Road
693 ft · 24 sec · Blue Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Catoctin Furnace Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Catoctin Furnace Road
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Continue on Frederick Road
1 km · 1 min · Frederick Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street
677 ft · 28 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
62 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bethesda and Thurmont.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 270 North
Merge slight left onto I 270 North
27.4 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving North Bethesda and Sunny near Thurmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Bethesda to Thurmont?
The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Green Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from North Bethesda and 24.3 miles from Thurmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.99 one way or $13.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Bethesda and Sunny near Thurmont.
Stop Ideas Near Green Valley
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 Green Valley.
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Rockville station
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Thurmont. Straight-line distance: 42.95 mi (69.12 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 Thurmont
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 7,070 |
| Coordinates | 39.6237100, -77.4108200 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thurmont (-77.41082, 39.62371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.86 | $15.73 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.47 | $16.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.23 | $20.45 |
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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