How far is Scaggsville, MD from North Bethesda, MD?

The driving distance from Scaggsville, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.55 mi
00h 28m
Flight
13.63 mi
21.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.63 mi
Kilometers
21.93 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.55 mi
Kilometers
31.47 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bethesda
Thu, Oct 15, 11:08 PM EDT
Return by in Scaggsville
Thu, Oct 15, 11:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scaggsville
2026-10-15T22:39
Arrive North Bethesda
Thu, Oct 15, 11:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Scaggsville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Colesville
MD

Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Scaggsville
8.5 mi
00h 14m
To North Bethesda
11.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tonight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scaggsville and North Bethesda.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1047 ft · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 29 South: Washington

    98 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto US 29 South: Washington

    1794 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Columbia Pike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll

    562 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 200 Toll West

    3069 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    2 mi · 2 min · Intercounty Connector

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 650 South: White Oak

    108 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Randolph Road

    6.6 mi · 14 min · Randolph Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Josiah Henson Parkway

    1508 ft · 33 sec · Josiah Henson Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Towne Road

    1210 ft · 24 sec · Towne Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Georgetown Road

    1493 ft · 41 sec · Old Georgetown Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

    755 ft · 26 sec · Nicholson Lane

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Commonwealth Drive

    106 m · 18 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Tudor Lane

    103 m · 16 sec · Tudor Lane

  18. 18

    Continue on Tudor Lane

    45 m · 7 sec · Tudor Lane

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tudor Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scaggsville and North Bethesda.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Randolph Road
6.57 mi · 34%
Columbia Pike
4.88 mi · 25%
Intercounty Connector
1.97 mi · 10%
New Hampshire Avenue
0.87 mi · 4%
MD 200 Toll West
0.58 mi · 3%
US 29 South
0.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Randolph Road

Turn right onto Randolph Road

6.57 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
13.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colesville
00h 14m from Scaggsville
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Scaggsville and Chance 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 Scaggsville to North Bethesda?

The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Colesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Scaggsville and 11.1 miles from North Bethesda.

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

The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.93 one way or $5.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Scaggsville and Chance Rain Showers near North Bethesda.

Stop Ideas Near Colesville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Colesville and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.3 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
The John Wilson Building
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

The John Wilson Building

Washington , DC
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rating 4.6/5 21 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 7.6 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colesville.

RAIL

Rockville station

13 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

18 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

20 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

29 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scaggsville and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 13.63 mi (21.93 km).

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#1 Scaggsville

Scaggsville is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1451100, -76.9002500
Altitude137
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: MD 216 (-76.900238, 39.145153)
End: Tudor Lane (-77.119003, 39.044548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.61 L · about $2.93
Round trip
$5.85
1.38 gal · 5.22 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $2.93 $5.85
Mid-grade $4.84 $3.34 $6.68
Premium $5.15 $3.55 $7.10
Diesel $6.36 $4.39 $8.78

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Scaggsville and North Bethesda. The current time is 22:39:53.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.