How far is Ocean Pines, MD from North Bethesda, MD?

The driving distance from Ocean Pines, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115 miles (185 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.37 mi
02h 45m
Flight
114.93 mi
184.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.93 mi
Kilometers
184.97 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.37 mi
Kilometers
225.91 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bethesda
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM EDT
Return by in Ocean Pines
Thu, Apr 23, 8:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ocean Pines
2026-04-23T03:14
Arrive North Bethesda
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ocean Pines
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
Hillsboro
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Ocean Pines
69.2 mi
01h 22m
To North Bethesda
71.1 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Pines and North Bethesda.

  1. 1

    Start on Harbor Mist Circle

    37 m · 7 sec · Harbor Mist Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Newport Drive

    675 ft · 35 sec · Newport Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Windjammer Road

    1389 ft · 1 min · Windjammer Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Capetown Road

    718 ft · 32 sec · Capetown Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ocean Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ocean Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Race Track Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Race Track Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1395 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Worcester Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Worcester Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dupont Boulevard

    20 mi · 29 min · Dupont Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Seashore Highway

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Seashore Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Sussex Highway

    2544 ft · 43 sec · Sussex Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    51 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Rifle Range Road

    673 ft · 19 sec · Rifle Range Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Market Street

    2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Seashore Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Shore Highway

    17.4 mi · 24 min · Shore Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    527 ft · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway

    28.5 mi · 40 min · Ocean Gateway

  21. 21

    Continue on John Hanson Highway

    18.4 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring

    2347 ft · 57 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway

    3221 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.2 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville

    1995 ft · 38 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Rockville Pike

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

    1816 ft · 1 min · Nicholson Lane

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive

    106 m · 18 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Tudor Lane

    103 m · 16 sec · Tudor Lane

  31. 31

    Continue on Tudor Lane

    45 m · 7 sec · Tudor Lane

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tudor Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi · 20%
Dupont Boulevard
20 mi · 14%
John Hanson Highway
18.4 mi · 13%
Seashore Highway
18.4 mi · 13%
Shore Highway
17.4 mi · 12%
Capital Beltway
16.1 mi · 11%
Longest Stretch

Ocean Gateway

Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway

28.5 mi · 00h 40m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
115 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
01h 22m from Ocean Pines
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ocean Pines and Sunny near North Bethesda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ocean Pines to North Bethesda?

The road trip is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Ocean Pines and 71.1 miles from North Bethesda.

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

The direct path is about 115 miles (185 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.23 one way or $40.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ocean Pines and Sunny near North Bethesda.

Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hillsboro, 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 Hillsboro.

BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

16 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Kent Island, MD

27 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

41 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
BUS

Dover, Delaware

44 mi away
716 South Governors Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ocean Pines and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 114.93 mi (184.97 km).

Ocean Pines

#1 Ocean Pines

Census designated place

Population11,710
Coordinates38.3953900, -75.1557400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
North Bethesda

#2 North Bethesda

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population43,828
Coordinates39.0445500, -77.1188700
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Harbor Mist Circle (-75.155422, 38.395234)
End: Tudor Lane (-77.119003, 39.044548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.75 L · about $20.23
Round trip
$40.45
9.9 gal · 37.5 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.23 $40.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.77 $45.53
Premium $4.95 $24.52 $49.04
Diesel $5.98 $29.60 $59.20

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ocean Pines and North Bethesda. The current time is 03:14:10.

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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.