How far is Bethesda, MD from Cottage City, MD?
The driving distance from Bethesda, MD to Cottage City, MD is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.7 miles (14 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethesda and Cottage City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda and Cottage City.
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Start on the route
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Bethesda Avenue
2129 ft · 1 min · Bethesda Avenue
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Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
1035 ft · 45 sec · Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn right onto Montgomery Avenue
2486 ft · 1 min · Montgomery Avenue
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Turn straight onto East-West Highway
3.8 mi · 9 min · East-West Highway
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Turn left onto Burlington Avenue
895 ft · 27 sec · Burlington Avenue
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Turn right onto Fenton Street
2093 ft · 1 min · Fenton Street
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Turn right onto Takoma Avenue
1415 ft · 39 sec · Takoma Avenue
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Continue on Eastern Avenue Northwest
1458 ft · 44 sec · Eastern Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Cedar Street Northwest
147 m · 20 sec · Cedar Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Carroll Street Northwest
660 ft · 26 sec · Carroll Street Northwest
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Turn slight right onto Eastern Avenue Northwest
1.3 mi · 3 min · Eastern Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Riggs Road
881 ft · 17 sec · Riggs Road
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Turn right onto Chillum Road
2 mi · 4 min · Chillum Road
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Continue on 34th Street
638 ft · 27 sec · 34th Street
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Turn left onto Windom Road
1551 ft · 47 sec · Windom Road
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Turn right onto 38th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 38th Street
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Continue on 38th Avenue
110 m · 12 sec · 38th Avenue
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Turn left onto Parkwood Street
1205 ft · 53 sec · Parkwood Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Parkwood Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethesda and Cottage City.
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.
East-West Highway
Turn straight onto East-West Highway
3.76 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Bethesda and Rain Showers near Cottage City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethesda to Cottage City?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Takoma Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Bethesda and 5.5 miles from Cottage City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.7 miles (14 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.59 one way or $3.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bethesda and Rain Showers near Cottage City.
Stop Ideas Near Takoma Park
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 Takoma Park.
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethesda and Cottage City. Straight-line distance: 8.67 mi (13.96 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 Cottage City
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 1,355 |
| Coordinates | 38.9381700, -76.9483100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cottage City (-76.94831, 38.93817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.59 | $3.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.79 | $3.59 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
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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