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

The driving distance from Stevensville, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.15 mi
01h 02m
Flight
43.42 mi
69.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.42 mi
Kilometers
69.87 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.15 mi
Kilometers
83.93 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bethesda
Sun, May 31, 6:20 AM EDT
Return by in Stevensville
Sun, May 31, 7:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stevensville
2026-05-31T05:18
Arrive North Bethesda
Sun, May 31, 6:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stevensville
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
Bowie
MD

The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland.

From Stevensville
25.8 mi
00h 31m
To North Bethesda
26.3 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ford Court

    33 m · 8 sec · Ford Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    42 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Love Point Road

    140 m · 15 sec · Love Point Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1284 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Business Parkway

    1126 ft · 31 sec · Business Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1854 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    12.5 mi · 18 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on John Hanson Highway

    18.4 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

  9. 9

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

    2347 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

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

    3221 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.2 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  13. 13

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

    1995 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Rockville Pike

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

    1816 ft · 1 min · Nicholson Lane

  16. 16

    Turn left 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 Stevensville and North Bethesda.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Hanson Highway
18.4 mi · 35%
Capital Beltway
16.1 mi · 31%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
12.5 mi · 24%
Rockville Pike
1.81 mi · 3%
I 495 North
0.61 mi · 1%
Business Parkway
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
43.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowie
00h 31m from Stevensville
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stevensville and Sunny near North Bethesda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stevensville to North Bethesda?

The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 25.8 miles from Stevensville and 26.3 miles from North Bethesda.

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

The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.52 one way or $15.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stevensville and Sunny near North Bethesda.

Stop Ideas Near Bowie

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 Bowie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.7 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
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 10.8 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 Bowie.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

12 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

28 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stevensville and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 43.42 mi (69.87 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Stevensville

Town in Montana, USA

Population6,803
Coordinates38.9806700, -76.3144000
Altitude4
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: Ford Court (-76.314464, 38.980716)
End: Tudor Lane (-77.119003, 39.044548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.97 L · about $7.52
Round trip
$15.04
3.68 gal · 13.94 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.52 $15.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.46 $16.92
Premium $4.95 $9.12 $18.23
Diesel $5.98 $11.00 $22.01

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Stevensville and North Bethesda. The current time is 05:18:34.

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.