How far is Sykesville, MD from North Bethesda, MD?
The driving distance from Sykesville, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sykesville and North Bethesda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sykesville and North Bethesda.
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Start on Springfield Avenue
2296 ft · 50 sec · Springfield Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1635 ft · 56 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Friendship Road
826 ft · 17 sec · West Friendship Road
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Turn right onto Forsythe Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Forsythe Road
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Continue on Old Frederick Road
1788 ft · 53 sec · Old Frederick Road
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Turn left onto Route 97
7.5 mi · 12 min · Route 97
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Continue on Georgia Avenue
4.1 mi · 8 min · Georgia Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Georgia Avenue
49 m · 2 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Georgia Avenue
2575 ft · 55 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Georgia Avenue
38 m · 3 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Georgia Avenue
6.5 mi · 13 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto Connecticut Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Connecticut Avenue
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Turn right onto Randolph Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Randolph Road
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Continue on Josiah Henson Parkway
1508 ft · 33 sec · Josiah Henson Parkway
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Turn left onto Towne Road
1210 ft · 24 sec · Towne Road
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Continue on Old Georgetown Road
1493 ft · 41 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 Sykesville 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.
Route 97
Turn left onto Route 97
7.46 mi · 00h 12m
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 Sykesville 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 Sykesville to North Bethesda?
The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Brookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Sykesville and 26.6 miles from North Bethesda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sykesville and Sunny near North Bethesda.
Stop Ideas Near Brookeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Laurel City Office
City of Rockville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookeville.
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sykesville and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 24.14 mi (38.85 km).
#1 Sykesville
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,973 |
| Coordinates | 39.3737100, -76.9677600 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| 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: Tudor Lane (-77.119003, 39.044548)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.84 | $11.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.08 | $14.17 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
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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