How far is Bethesda, MD from South Gate, MD?
The driving distance from Bethesda, MD to South Gate, MD is about 38 miles (61.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Howard 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 South Gate.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda and South Gate.
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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
6.5 mi · 8 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Baltimore
1579 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore, New York
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
1 km · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 97: Annapolis, Baltimore
1403 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
2889 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 3 Business: Glen Burnie, New Cut Road
2168 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 3 Business: Glen Burnie, Veterans Highway
75 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Crain Highway
1.2 km · 2 min · Crain Highway
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Turn right onto Phirne Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Phirne Road
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Turn left onto Nolfield Drive
1448 ft · 2 min · Nolfield Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nolfield Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethesda and South Gate.
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.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Clear leaving Bethesda and Sunny near South Gate.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethesda to South Gate?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.2 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Bethesda and 19 miles from South Gate.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.26 one way or $10.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Bethesda and Sunny near South Gate.
Stop Ideas Near North Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethesda and South Gate. Straight-line distance: 27.44 mi (44.16 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 South Gate
South Gate is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1290000, -76.6258000 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Gate (-76.6258, 39.129)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.26 | $10.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $6.10 | $12.19 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $8.41 | $16.83 |
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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