How far is Rock Hall, MD from North Bethesda, MD?
The driving distance from Rock Hall, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Hall and North Bethesda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hall and North 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
16 mi · 27 min · Darnestown Road
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Turn right onto Darnestown Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Darnestown Road
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Turn right onto West Montgomery Avenue
2657 ft · 54 sec · West Montgomery Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 270 South: Washington
1719 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Montrose Road East
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Montrose Road
1 mi · 2 min · Montrose Road
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Continue on Josiah Henson Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Josiah Henson Parkway
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Turn sharp right onto Towne Road
1151 ft · 23 sec · Towne Road
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Continue on Old Georgetown Road
1492 ft · 43 sec · Old Georgetown Road
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Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
755 ft · 26 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 Rock Hall 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.
Darnestown Road
Continue on Darnestown Road
16 mi · 00h 27m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Hall to North Bethesda?
The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 16.7 miles from Rock Hall and 16.7 miles from North Bethesda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.82 one way or $9.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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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 North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 26.76 mi (43.06 km).
#1 Rock Hall
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,255 |
| Coordinates | 39.2687100, -77.5261000 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| 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: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 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 | $4.09 | $4.82 | $9.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.43 | $10.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.85 | $11.69 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.06 | $14.11 |
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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