How far is North Bethesda, MD from Westernport, MD?
The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Westernport, MD is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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 02h 58m.
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 of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Bethesda and Westernport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda and Westernport.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
1986 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown
1899 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right
52.1 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland
45.4 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 36: Westernport, Frostburg
1983 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 36 South: Westernport
84 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto New Georges Creek Road Southwest
3.6 mi · 6 min · New Georges Creek Road Southwest
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Turn slight left onto Paradise Street Southwest
1 km · 2 min · Paradise Street Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Georges Creek Road Southwest
1579 ft · 38 sec · New Georges Creek Road Southwest
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Continue on Lower Georges Creek Road Southwest
1.7 mi · 4 min · Lower Georges Creek Road Southwest
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Continue on East Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on New Georges Creek Road Southwest
7.4 mi · 12 min · New Georges Creek Road Southwest
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Turn sharp left onto Victory Post Drive
121 m · 16 sec · Victory Post Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
53 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bethesda and Westernport.
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 70 West
Merge slight right
52.1 mi · 00h 56m
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 Westernport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Bethesda to Westernport?
The road trip is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Clear Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.9 miles from North Bethesda and 72 miles from Westernport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.76 one way or $41.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Bethesda and Sunny near Westernport.
Stop Ideas Near Clear Spring
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 Clear Spring.
Hagerstown, MD
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Martinsburg station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Westernport. Straight-line distance: 107.43 mi (172.89 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 Westernport
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,712 |
| Coordinates | 39.4853700, -79.0447500 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westernport (-79.04475, 39.48537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $20.76 | $41.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.36 | $46.73 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $25.17 | $50.33 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $30.38 | $60.76 |
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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