How far is Brooklyn, MD from North Bethesda, MD?

The driving distance from Brooklyn, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.3 mi
00h 51m
Flight
30.52 mi
49.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.52 mi
Kilometers
49.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.3 mi
Kilometers
66.47 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bethesda
Mon, Apr 13, 6:13 PM EDT
Return by in Brooklyn
Mon, Apr 13, 7:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn
2026-04-13T17:22
Arrive North Bethesda
Mon, Apr 13, 6:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
North Laurel
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Brooklyn
20.5 mi
00h 25m
To North Bethesda
20.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn and North Bethesda.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn and North Bethesda.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    2048 ft · 1 min · 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Patapsco Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · East Patapsco Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 895 Toll North

    1215 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Childs Street, Frankfurst Avenue

    648 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Childs Street

    77 m · 14 sec · Childs Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 895 Toll South

    777 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  10. 10

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2671 ft · 42 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  12. 12

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    6 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, College Park

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Capital Beltway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville

    1995 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Rockville Pike

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

    1816 ft · 1 min · Nicholson Lane

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive

    106 m · 18 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Tudor Lane

    103 m · 16 sec · Tudor Lane

  22. 22

    Continue on Tudor Lane

    45 m · 7 sec · Tudor Lane

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tudor Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn and North Bethesda.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
26.2 mi · 64%
Capital Beltway
8.17 mi · 20%
Rockville Pike
1.81 mi · 4%
I 495 West
1.44 mi · 3%
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
0.99 mi · 2%
East Patapsco Avenue
0.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Merge slight left

17.7 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
30.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 25m from Brooklyn
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brooklyn and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near North Bethesda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn to North Bethesda?

The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 20.5 miles from Brooklyn and 20.8 miles from North Bethesda.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brooklyn and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near North Bethesda.

Stop Ideas Near North Laurel

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Laurel, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 30.52 mi (49.12 km).

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#1 Brooklyn

Brooklyn is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2303900, -76.6021900
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
North Bethesda

#2 North Bethesda

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population43,828
Coordinates39.0445500, -77.1188700
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.602049, 39.230408)
End: Tudor Lane (-77.119003, 39.044548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.52 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.93
2.92 gal · 11.04 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.97 $11.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.71 $13.43
Premium $4.95 $7.23 $14.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.73 $17.46

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn and North Bethesda. The current time is 17:22:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.