How far is Princess Anne, MD from North Bethesda, MD?

The driving distance from Princess Anne, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
144.6 mi
02h 42m
Flight
96.49 mi
155.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.49 mi
Kilometers
155.28 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.6 mi
Kilometers
232.71 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 3:47 AM EDT
Return by in Princess Anne
Sun, Apr 19, 6:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Princess Anne
2026-04-19T01:05
Arrive North Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 3:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Princess Anne
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 Princess Anne
70.7 mi
01h 21m
To North Bethesda
73.9 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Princess Anne and North Bethesda.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Princess Anne and North Bethesda.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    41 m · 8 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Somerset Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward UMES Boulevard

    78 m · 5 sec · UMES Boulevard

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto UMES Boulevard

    118 m · 8 sec · UMES Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ocean Highway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Ocean Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Fruitland Boulevard

    1708 ft · 22 sec · South Fruitland Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Salisbury Bypass

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Salisbury Bypass

  8. 8

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

    1476 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 North: Dover

    1136 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Salisbury Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 4 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Sussex Highway

    19.3 mi · 27 min · Sussex Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    51 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Rifle Range Road

    673 ft · 19 sec · Rifle Range Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Market Street

    2366 ft · 48 sec · Market Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Seashore Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Shore Highway

    17.4 mi · 24 min · Shore Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    527 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway

    28.5 mi · 40 min · Ocean Gateway

  22. 22

    Continue on John Hanson Highway

    18.4 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

  23. 23

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

    2347 ft · 57 sec

  24. 24

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

    3221 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.2 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  27. 27

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

    1995 ft · 38 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Rockville Pike

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

    1816 ft · 1 min · Nicholson Lane

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive

    106 m · 18 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Tudor Lane

    103 m · 16 sec · Tudor Lane

  32. 32

    Continue on Tudor Lane

    45 m · 7 sec · Tudor Lane

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tudor Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Princess Anne 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
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi · 20%
Sussex Highway
19.4 mi · 13%
John Hanson Highway
18.4 mi · 13%
Shore Highway
17.4 mi · 12%
Capital Beltway
16.1 mi · 11%
Salisbury Bypass
10.8 mi · 7%
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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.1 mi
96.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
01h 21m from Princess Anne
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Princess Anne and Rain Showers near North Bethesda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Princess Anne to North Bethesda?

The road trip is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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 70.7 miles from Princess Anne and 73.9 miles from North Bethesda.

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

The direct path is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.84 one way or $41.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Princess Anne and Rain Showers 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 Princess Anne and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 96.49 mi (155.28 km).

Princess Anne

#1 Princess Anne

Town in Maryland, United States

Population3,492
Coordinates38.2029000, -75.6924300
Altitude5
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: Washington Street (-75.692438, 38.202923)
End: Tudor Lane (-77.119003, 39.044548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.31 L · about $20.84
Round trip
$41.68
10.2 gal · 38.62 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.84 $41.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.45 $46.91
Premium $4.95 $25.27 $50.53
Diesel $5.98 $30.50 $61.00

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Princess Anne and North Bethesda. The current time is 01:05:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.