How far is Pocomoke City, MD from North Bethesda, MD?

The driving distance from Pocomoke City, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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
157.78 mi
02h 55m
Flight
107.25 mi
172.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.25 mi
Kilometers
172.6 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.78 mi
Kilometers
253.93 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bethesda
Thu, Apr 16, 5:41 AM EDT
Return by in Pocomoke City
Thu, Apr 16, 8:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pocomoke City
2026-04-16T02:45
Arrive North Bethesda
Thu, Apr 16, 5:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pocomoke City
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
Denton
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Pocomoke City
77.7 mi
01h 27m
To North Bethesda
80.2 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pocomoke City and North Bethesda.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pocomoke City and North Bethesda.

  1. 1

    Start on Vine Street

    37 m · 11 sec · Vine Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    537 ft · 15 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Winter Quarters Drive

    984 ft · 27 sec · Winter Quarters Drive

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Ocean Highway

    20.7 mi · 29 min · Ocean Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on South Fruitland Boulevard

    1708 ft · 22 sec · South Fruitland Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Salisbury Bypass

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Salisbury Bypass

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13 North, US 13 Business: Salisbury, Dover

    1476 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 North: Dover

    1136 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Salisbury Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 4 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Sussex Highway

    19.3 mi · 27 min · Sussex Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    51 m · 5 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 · 48 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 Pocomoke City and North Bethesda.

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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi · 18%
Ocean Highway
20.7 mi · 13%
Sussex Highway
19.4 mi · 12%
John Hanson Highway
18.4 mi · 12%
Shore Highway
17.4 mi · 11%
Capital Beltway
16.1 mi · 10%
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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.6 mi
107.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denton
01h 27m from Pocomoke City
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pocomoke City and Partly Sunny near North Bethesda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pocomoke City to North Bethesda?

The road trip is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Denton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Pocomoke City and 80.2 miles from North Bethesda.

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

The direct path is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.76 one way or $45.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pocomoke City and Partly Sunny near North Bethesda.

Stop Ideas Near Denton

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

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

BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

22 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Kent Island, MD

37 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Dover, Delaware

39 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

41 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pocomoke City and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 107.25 mi (172.6 km).

Pocomoke City

#1 Pocomoke City

City in Maryland

Population4,088
Coordinates38.0756800, -75.5679800
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: Vine Street (-75.56781, 38.075837)
End: Tudor Lane (-77.119003, 39.044548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.08 L · about $22.76
Round trip
$45.52
11.14 gal · 42.16 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.76 $45.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.62 $51.23
Premium $4.95 $27.59 $55.19
Diesel $5.98 $33.31 $66.62

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Pocomoke City and North Bethesda. The current time is 02:45:45.

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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.