How far is Bethesda, MD from Baden, MD?
The driving distance from Bethesda, MD to Baden, MD is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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 Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethesda and Baden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda and Baden.
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Start on the route
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Bethesda Avenue
156 m · 21 sec · Bethesda Avenue
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Turn right onto Arlington Road
2833 ft · 2 min · Arlington Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Little Falls Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Little Falls Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Massachusetts Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Westmoreland Circle
104 m · 6 sec · Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
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Exit the rotary onto Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
1.1 mi · 3 min · Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
69 m · 5 sec · Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
2.6 mi · 8 min · Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sheridan Circle Northwest
83 m · 5 sec · Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
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Exit the rotary onto Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
148 m · 19 sec · Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto 22nd Street Northwest
707 ft · 16 sec · 22nd Street Northwest
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Continue on 23rd Street Northwest
2470 ft · 50 sec · 23rd Street Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Washington Circle Northwest
700 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
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Exit the rotary onto Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
3182 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto 17th Street Northwest
2444 ft · 51 sec · 17th Street Northwest
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Continue on 17th Street Southwest
1609 ft · 40 sec · 17th Street Southwest
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Turn straight onto Independence Avenue Southwest
89 m · 10 sec · Independence Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Independence Avenue Southwest
1480 ft · 45 sec · Independence Avenue Southwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Maine Avenue Southwest
1471 ft · 28 sec · Maine Avenue Southwest
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Avenue Southwest
768 ft · 30 sec · Maine Avenue Southwest
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Take the ramp straight toward I 395 North
2465 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto Southwest Freeway
1105 ft · 24 sec · Southwest Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Freeway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southeast Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 11th Street Southeast, Southeast Boulevard
1872 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto 11th Street Southeast
1607 ft · 46 sec · 11th Street Southeast
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast
2387 ft · 60 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Marion Barry Avenue Southeast
1.2 mi · 3 min · Marion Barry Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Naylor Road Southeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Naylor Road Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southern Avenue Southeast
62 m · 7 sec · Southern Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Naylor Road
1522 ft · 53 sec · Naylor Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Naylor Road
32 m · 2 sec · Naylor Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Naylor Road
118 m · 11 sec · Naylor Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Naylor Road
34 m · 3 sec · Naylor Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Naylor Road
1001 ft · 30 sec · Naylor Road
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Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue
1654 ft · 48 sec · Branch Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Branch Avenue
10.8 mi · 15 min · Branch Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1214 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Spine Road
151 m · 14 sec · Spine Road
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Turn right onto Brandywine Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Brandywine Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Aquasco Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethesda and Baden.
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.
Branch Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on Branch Avenue
10.8 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bethesda and Patchy Fog near Baden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethesda to Baden?
The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Marlow Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Bethesda and 16.6 miles from Baden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.64 one way or $9.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Bethesda and Patchy Fog near Baden.
Stop Ideas Near Marlow Heights
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 Marlow Heights.
Washington Union Station
Union Station
New Carrollton station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethesda and Baden. Straight-line distance: 28.19 mi (45.36 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 Baden
Baden is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.6592800, -76.7777500 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baden (-76.77775, 38.65928)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $3.97 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.58 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.73 | $11.47 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $7.38 | $14.77 |
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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