How far is Oxon Hill, MD from North Bethesda, MD?
The driving distance from Oxon Hill, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oxon Hill and North Bethesda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxon Hill and North Bethesda.
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Start on the route
6 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto Livingston Road
14 m · 10 sec · Livingston Road
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Turn sharp right onto Oxon Hill Road
1958 ft · 44 sec · Oxon Hill Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward MD 210 North
926 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway
729 ft · 12 sec · Indian Head Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Alexandria, Richmond
790 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on I 95 South, I 495 South: Alexandria, Richmond
157 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)
8.8 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway (Local)
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Capital Beltway
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Continue on Capital Beltway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
16 mi · 19 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270: Rockville, Frederick
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Democracy Boulevard
1063 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Democracy Boulevard East
795 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Democracy Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Democracy Boulevard
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Turn left onto Old Georgetown Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Georgetown Road
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Turn right onto Nicholson Lane
710 ft · 22 sec · Nicholson Lane
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Turn right onto Commonwealth Drive
106 m · 18 sec · Commonwealth Drive
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Turn right onto Tudor Lane
103 m · 16 sec · Tudor Lane
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Continue on Tudor Lane
45 m · 7 sec · Tudor Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tudor Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxon Hill and North Bethesda.
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.
Capital Beltway
Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
16 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Oxon Hill and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Bethesda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oxon Hill to North Bethesda?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brookmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Oxon Hill and 16.3 miles from North Bethesda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.88 one way or $9.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Oxon Hill and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Bethesda.
Stop Ideas Near Brookmont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
District of Columbia Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookmont.
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Union Station
New Carrollton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oxon Hill and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 18.04 mi (29.04 km).
#1 Oxon Hill
Oxon Hill is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8034500, -76.9897000 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Bethesda
A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 43,828 |
| Coordinates | 39.0445500, -77.1188700 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tudor Lane (-77.119003, 39.044548)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.24 | $4.88 | $9.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
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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