How far is Bethesda, MD from Silver Spring, MD?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Bethesda and Silver Spring is 4.04 miles (6.51 km).

Flight distance from Bethesda, MD to Silver Spring, MD is 4.04 miles. Estimated flight time is .

Driving distance

The driving distance from Bethesda, Maryland to Silver Spring, Maryland is: 5.14 miles (8.27 km) by car.

Driving from Bethesda to Silver Spring will take approximately 00 hours 17 minutes.

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#1 Bethesda

A census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. Bethesda is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the National Institutes of Health and the Bethesda Naval Hospital.

Population 62448
GPS Coordinates 38°58'50"N 77°6'1"W
Latitude 38.9806700
Longitude -77.1002600
Altitude 97
Country United States
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#2 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. Silver Spring is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the National Aquarium in Washington, D.C. and the Silver Spring International Film Festival.

Population 71452
GPS Coordinates 38°59'26"N 77°1'34"W
Latitude 38.9906700
Longitude -77.0260900
Altitude 104
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Bethesda and Silver Spring

The distance between Bethesda and Silver Spring is 8 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 05 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Bethesda and Silver Spring. The current time is 21:29:53.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 10 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 07 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 06 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 05 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 04 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 04 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 03 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.69 liters (0.18 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bethesda and Silver Spring.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bethesda to Silver Spring is $0.61 (diesel $0.8).

Maryland gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.36 $3.93 $4.24 $4.41
Total $0.61 $0.71 $0.77 $0.8

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Maryland ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.364 (Diesel $4.407) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Bethesda and Silver Spring (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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