How far is Bethesda, MD from Mellwood, MD?
The driving distance from Bethesda, MD to Mellwood, MD is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
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.
City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethesda and Mellwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda and Mellwood.
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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
1615 ft · 39 sec · Connecticut Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
1292 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
22.8 mi · 30 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 4 South/East: Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro
1806 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 223: Woodyard Road, Westphalia, Clinton
889 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Woodyard Road
894 ft · 24 sec · Woodyard Road
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Turn left onto Marlboro Pike
39 m · 5 sec · Marlboro Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marlboro Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethesda and Mellwood.
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.
Capital Beltway
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
22.8 mi · 00h 30m
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 Mellwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethesda to Mellwood?
The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Greenbelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Bethesda and 14.8 miles from Mellwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.10 one way or $8.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethesda and Sunny near Mellwood.
Stop Ideas Near Greenbelt
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 Greenbelt.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethesda and Mellwood. Straight-line distance: 18.95 mi (30.49 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 Mellwood
Mellwood is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8103900, -76.8241400 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mellwood (-76.82414, 38.81039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.94 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $5.08 | $10.15 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $6.55 | $13.09 |
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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