How far is Bethesda, MD from Brookmont, MD?
The driving distance from Bethesda, MD to Brookmont, MD is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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 12m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Special taxing area and census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethesda and Brookmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda and Brookmont.
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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 right onto Massachusetts Avenue
558 ft · 21 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn left onto Fort Sumner Drive
119 m · 17 sec · Fort Sumner Drive
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Continue on Fort Sumner Drive
98 m · 16 sec · Fort Sumner Drive
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Turn right onto Overlea Road
1485 ft · 1 min · Overlea Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Overlea Road
97 m · 17 sec · Overlea Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Overlea Road
955 ft · 44 sec · Overlea Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Overlea Road
1074 ft · 56 sec · Overlea Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sangamore Road
1306 ft · 41 sec · Sangamore Road
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Continue on Sangamore Road
2304 ft · 1 min · Sangamore Road
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Turn right onto MacArthur Boulevard
726 ft · 21 sec · MacArthur Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Truck crossing
105 m · 17 sec · Truck crossing
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Turn left onto Maryland Avenue
699 ft · 32 sec · Maryland Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ridge Drive
871 ft · 45 sec · Ridge Drive
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Turn left onto 63rd Street
116 m · 17 sec · 63rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 63rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethesda and Brookmont.
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.
Little Falls Parkway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Little Falls Parkway
1.36 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Sunny leaving Bethesda and Sunny near Brookmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethesda to Brookmont?
The road trip is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Friendship Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from Bethesda and 2.1 miles from Brookmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.61 one way or $1.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethesda and Sunny near Brookmont.
Stop Ideas Near Friendship Village
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 Friendship Village.
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Union Station
New Carrollton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethesda and Brookmont. Straight-line distance: 2.88 mi (4.63 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 Brookmont
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,468 |
| Coordinates | 38.9420600, -77.1202600 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookmont (-77.12026, 38.94206)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.61 | $1.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.69 | $1.38 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.74 | $1.49 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.90 | $1.79 |
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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