How far is Bethesda, MD from Aspen Hill, MD?
The driving distance from Bethesda, MD to Aspen Hill, MD is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethesda and Aspen Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda and Aspen Hill.
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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
2178 ft · 51 sec · Connecticut Avenue
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Continue on Connecticut Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Connecticut Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Connecticut Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · Connecticut Avenue
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Turn right onto Aspen Hill Road
1460 ft · 45 sec · Aspen Hill Road
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Turn right onto Georgia Avenue
112 m · 9 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Turn slight left
73 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight left
22 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
53 m · 13 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 Bethesda and Aspen Hill.
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.
Connecticut Avenue
Keep slight left to continue on Connecticut Avenue
3.48 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Widespread Frost leaving Bethesda and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Aspen Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethesda to Aspen Hill?
The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Bethesda and 4.3 miles from Aspen Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.27 one way or $2.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around Bethesda and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Aspen Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Kensington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kensington.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethesda and Aspen Hill. Straight-line distance: 6.98 mi (11.24 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 Aspen Hill
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 48,759 |
| Coordinates | 39.0795500, -77.0730300 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aspen Hill (-77.07303, 39.07955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.27 | $2.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.43 | $2.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
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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