How far is Bethesda, MD from Somerset, MD?
The driving distance from Bethesda, MD to Somerset, MD is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.1 miles (1.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 09m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 04m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Special taxing area and census-designated place in Montgomery 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 Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda and Somerset.
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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
2117 ft · 57 sec · Little Falls Parkway
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Turn left onto Dorset Avenue
1422 ft · 1 min · Dorset Avenue
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Turn right onto Surrey Street
712 ft · 37 sec · Surrey Street
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Turn left onto Falstone Avenue
34 m · 5 sec · Falstone Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Falstone Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethesda and Somerset.
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.
Arlington Road
Turn right onto Arlington Road
0.54 mi · 00h 02m
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 Somerset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethesda to Somerset?
The road trip is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) and usually takes 00h 04m 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 0.7 miles from Bethesda and 0.7 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.1 miles (1.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.20 one way or $0.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethesda and Sunny near Somerset.
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 Somerset. Straight-line distance: 1.04 mi (1.68 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 Somerset
Somerset is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9659400, -77.0960900 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Somerset (-77.09609, 38.96594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
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 | $3.92 | $0.20 | $0.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $0.23 | $0.45 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $0.24 | $0.49 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $0.31 | $0.63 |
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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