How far is Bethesda, MD from Brooklyn Park, MD?

The driving distance from Bethesda, MD to Brooklyn Park, MD is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
38.45 mi
00h 55m
Flight
31.08 mi
50.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.08 mi
Kilometers
50.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.45 mi
Kilometers
61.88 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Wed, Apr 15, 3:21 PM EDT
Return by in Bethesda
Wed, Apr 15, 4:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethesda
2026-04-15T14:25
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Wed, Apr 15, 3:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethesda
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
North Laurel
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Bethesda
19.2 mi
00h 27m
To Brooklyn Park
19.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bethesda and Brooklyn Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda and Brooklyn Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bethesda Avenue

    156 m · 25 sec · Bethesda Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Arlington Road

    1403 ft · 56 sec · Arlington Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Edgemoor Lane

    1451 ft · 51 sec · Edgemoor Lane

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Wisconsin Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Rockville Pike

    628 ft · 20 sec · Rockville Pike

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Jones Bridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Jones Bridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Connecticut Avenue

    1615 ft · 39 sec · Connecticut Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring

    1292 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Capital Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Baltimore

    1579 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore, New York

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    21.2 mi · 24 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie, Key Bridge

    3050 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Beltway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 170 North: North Linthicum

    2066 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Camp Meade Road

    2370 ft · 1 min · North Camp Meade Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Belle Grove Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Belle Grove Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1251 ft · 45 sec · 6th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Marshall Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Marshall Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marshall Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethesda and Brooklyn Park.

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
22.6 mi · 59%
Capital Beltway
6.55 mi · 17%
Baltimore Beltway
2.92 mi · 8%
Belle Grove Road
1.67 mi · 4%
Jones Bridge Road
1.12 mi · 3%
Wisconsin Avenue
0.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

21.2 mi · 00h 24m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 27m from Bethesda
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bethesda and Partly Cloudy near Brooklyn Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethesda to Brooklyn Park?

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 19.2 miles from Bethesda and 19.3 miles from Brooklyn Park.

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

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethesda and Partly Cloudy near Brooklyn Park.

Stop Ideas Near North Laurel

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Laurel, 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 North Laurel.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethesda and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 31.08 mi (50.02 km).

Bethesda

#1 Bethesda

A census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population62,448
Coordinates38.9806700, -77.1002600
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brooklyn Park

Brooklyn Park is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2284400, -76.6163600
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethesda (-77.10026, 38.98067)
End: Brooklyn Park (-76.61636, 39.22844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.14 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.11
2.72 gal · 10.28 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.56 $11.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.25 $12.51
Premium $4.95 $6.74 $13.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.13 $16.27

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

There is no time difference between Bethesda and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 14:25:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.