How far is Rock Hall, MD from Bethesda, MD?
The driving distance from Rock Hall, MD to Bethesda, MD is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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 00h 59m.
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.
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Hall and Bethesda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hall and Bethesda.
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Start on Rock Hall Road
2822 ft · 2 min · Rock Hall Road
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Turn right onto Tuscarora Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Tuscarora Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dickerson Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Dickerson Road
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Continue on Darnestown Road
11 mi · 17 min · Darnestown Road
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Turn right onto Seneca Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Seneca Road
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Turn left onto Esworthy Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Esworthy Road
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Turn left onto River Road
10.9 mi · 20 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Goldsboro Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Goldsboro Road
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Turn right onto Bradley Boulevard
1680 ft · 53 sec · Bradley Boulevard
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Turn left onto Fairfax Road
554 ft · 33 sec · Fairfax Road
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Continue on Clarendon Road
701 ft · 32 sec · Clarendon Road
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Turn right onto Bethesda Avenue
48 m · 8 sec · Bethesda Avenue
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Turn right
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Hall and 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.
Darnestown Road
Continue on Darnestown Road
11 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Rock Hall and Chance Light Rain near Bethesda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Hall to Bethesda?
The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Darnestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Rock Hall and 18.1 miles from Bethesda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Rock Hall and Chance Light Rain near Bethesda.
Stop Ideas Near Darnestown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Herndon Old Town Hall
Town Hall Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Darnestown.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Burke Centre
Frederick Airport, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hall and Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 30.29 mi (48.74 km).
#1 Rock Hall
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,255 |
| Coordinates | 39.2687100, -77.5261000 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethesda
A census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 62,448 |
| Coordinates | 38.9806700, -77.1002600 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-77.100214, 38.980669)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.65 | $15.31 |
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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