How far is Stevensville, MD from Bethesda, MD?
The driving distance from Stevensville, MD to Bethesda, MD is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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 01h 03m.
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.
The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stevensville and Bethesda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stevensville and Bethesda.
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Start on Ford Court
33 m · 8 sec · Ford Court
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Turn right onto East Main Street
42 m · 12 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Love Point Road
140 m · 17 sec · Love Point Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1284 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Business Parkway
1126 ft · 31 sec · Business Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right
1854 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
12.5 mi · 18 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Continue on John Hanson Highway
18.4 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
2347 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
3221 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 185: Kensington, Chevy Chase
2221 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 185 South: Connecticut Avenue South, Chevy Chase
75 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Connecticut Avenue
2403 ft · 51 sec · Connecticut Avenue
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Turn right onto Jones Bridge Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Jones Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Rockville Pike
676 ft · 26 sec · Rockville Pike
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Continue on Wisconsin Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn right onto Commerce Lane
104 m · 17 sec · Commerce Lane
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Continue on Edgemoor Lane
1112 ft · 42 sec · Edgemoor Lane
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Turn left onto Arlington Road
1403 ft · 56 sec · Arlington Road
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Turn right onto Bethesda Avenue
156 m · 22 sec · Bethesda Avenue
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Turn left
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 Stevensville and Bethesda.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John Hanson Highway
Continue on John Hanson Highway
18.4 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Stevensville and Sunny near Bethesda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stevensville to Bethesda?
The road trip is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Bowie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Stevensville and 25.4 miles from Bethesda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stevensville and Sunny near Bethesda.
Stop Ideas Near Bowie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowie.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stevensville and Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 42.21 mi (67.93 km).
#1 Stevensville
Town in Montana, USA
| Population | 6,803 |
| Coordinates | 38.9806700, -76.3144000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $7.31 | $14.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.23 | $16.46 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.87 | $17.74 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.70 | $21.41 |
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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