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

The driving distance from Williamsport, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
61.16 mi
01h 17m
Flight
53.69 mi
86.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.69 mi
Kilometers
86.41 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.16 mi
Kilometers
98.42 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 1:46 AM EDT
Return by in Williamsport
Sun, Apr 19, 3:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamsport
2026-04-19T00:29
Arrive North Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 1:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamsport
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
Ballenger Creek
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Williamsport
30.6 mi
00h 38m
To North Bethesda
30.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Potomac Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Potomac Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 North

    2110 ft · 52 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Frederick, Hancock

    1321 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Frederick

    2349 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    26.7 mi · 29 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South: Washington

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 29 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Montrose Road East

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Montrose Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Montrose Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Josiah Henson Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Josiah Henson Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto Towne Road

    1151 ft · 23 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 Williamsport 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
28 mi · 46%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
26.7 mi · 44%
Josiah Henson Parkway
1.03 mi · 2%
Montrose Road
1.03 mi · 2%
East Potomac Street
0.99 mi · 2%
Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
0.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

26.7 mi · 00h 29m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
53.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ballenger Creek
00h 38m from Williamsport
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Williamsport and 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 Williamsport to North Bethesda?

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Ballenger Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Williamsport and 30.6 miles from North Bethesda.

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

The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.83 one way or $17.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ballenger Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ballenger Creek, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ballenger Creek.

RAIL

Frederick, MD

5 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

7 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

26 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

39 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamsport and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 53.69 mi (86.41 km).

Williamsport

#1 Williamsport

Town of the United States

Population2,074
Coordinates39.6006500, -77.8205500
Altitude124
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: Williamsport (-77.82055, 39.60065)
End: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.17 L · about $8.83
Round trip
$17.65
4.32 gal · 16.34 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.83 $17.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.93 $19.87
Premium $4.95 $10.70 $21.40
Diesel $5.98 $12.92 $25.83

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamsport and North Bethesda. The current time is 00:29:46.

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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.