How far is Bethesda, MD from Arlington, MD?
The driving distance from Bethesda, MD to Arlington, MD is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethesda and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda and Arlington.
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Start on the route
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Bethesda Avenue
156 m · 25 sec · Bethesda Avenue
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Turn left onto Arlington Road
1403 ft · 56 sec · Arlington Road
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Turn right onto Edgemoor Lane
1451 ft · 51 sec · Edgemoor Lane
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Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Wisconsin Avenue
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Continue on Rockville Pike
628 ft · 20 sec · Rockville Pike
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Turn right onto Jones Bridge Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jones Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Connecticut Avenue
1615 ft · 39 sec · Connecticut Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
1292 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
6.5 mi · 8 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Baltimore
1579 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore, New York
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
22.4 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Caton Avenue
817 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Caton Avenue North
1804 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Caton Ave North
1604 ft · 55 sec
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Turn straight onto South Caton Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · South Caton Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on South Hilton Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Hilton Street
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Continue on Hilton Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Hilton Parkway
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Continue on North Hilton Street
585 ft · 22 sec · North Hilton Street
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Turn slight left onto Bloomingdale Road
627 ft · 23 sec · Bloomingdale Road
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Turn right onto Garrison Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Garrison Boulevard
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Continue on Garrison Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Garrison Boulevard
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Turn left onto Reisterstown Road
2261 ft · 1 min · Reisterstown Road
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Turn right onto Lewiston Avenue
1930 ft · 1 min · Lewiston Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cuthbert Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethesda and Arlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
22.4 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bethesda and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethesda to Arlington?
The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Bethesda and 20.4 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethesda and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near North Laurel
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 North Laurel.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethesda and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 33.84 mi (54.46 km).
#1 Bethesda
A census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 62,448 |
| Coordinates | 38.9806700, -77.1002600 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arlington
Arlington is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.3485700, -76.6832400 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arlington (-76.68324, 39.34857)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 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 | $5.88 | $11.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.13 | $14.27 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
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 15, 2026
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