How far is Brookmont, MD from Bethesda, MD?

The driving distance from Brookmont, MD to Bethesda, MD is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.73 mi
00h 13m
Flight
2.88 mi
4.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.88 mi
Kilometers
4.63 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.73 mi
Kilometers
7.62 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethesda
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM EDT
Return by in Brookmont
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookmont
2026-04-23T01:54
Arrive Bethesda
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brookmont
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Friendship Village
MD

Special taxing area and census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Brookmont
2.1 mi
00h 06m
To Bethesda
2.7 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookmont and Bethesda.

  1. 1

    Start on 63rd Street

    12 m · 7 sec · 63rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    887 ft · 40 sec · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Maryland Avenue

    553 ft · 26 sec · Maryland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto MacArthur Boulevard

    1055 ft · 38 sec · MacArthur Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto Sangamore Road

    2304 ft · 1 min · Sangamore Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Sangamore Road

    1306 ft · 40 sec · Sangamore Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Overlea Road

    982 ft · 44 sec · Overlea Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Baltan Road

    121 m · 24 sec · Baltan Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Rockmere Drive

    92 m · 15 sec · Rockmere Drive

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Rockmere Drive

    559 ft · 28 sec · Rockmere Drive

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Rockmere Drive

    120 m · 19 sec · Rockmere Drive

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rockmere Drive

    108 m · 16 sec · Rockmere Drive

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Fort Sumner Drive

    1252 ft · 57 sec · Fort Sumner Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Fort Sumner Drive

    129 m · 25 sec · Fort Sumner Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue

    558 ft · 23 sec · Massachusetts Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Little Falls Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Little Falls Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Arlington Road

    2833 ft · 2 min · Arlington Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bethesda Avenue

    156 m · 22 sec · Bethesda Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left

    14 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookmont and 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
20 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
425.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Little Falls Parkway
1.36 mi · 29%
Sangamore Road
0.68 mi · 14%
Arlington Road
0.54 mi · 11%
Fort Sumner Drive
0.32 mi · 7%
Rockmere Drive
0.31 mi · 6%
MacArthur Boulevard
0.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Little Falls Parkway

Turn left onto Little Falls Parkway

1.36 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
2.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Friendship Village
00h 06m from Brookmont
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brookmont and Sunny near Bethesda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookmont to Bethesda?

The road trip is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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 2.1 miles from Brookmont and 2.7 miles from Bethesda.

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

The direct path is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.69 one way or $1.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brookmont and Sunny near Bethesda.

Stop Ideas Near Friendship Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Friendship Village and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 7.1 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.4 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 9.7 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Friendship Village.

RAIL

Washington Union Station

10 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

14 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Union Station

18 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

New Carrollton station

19 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookmont and Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 2.88 mi (4.63 km).

Brookmont

#1 Brookmont

Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population3,468
Coordinates38.9420600, -77.1202600
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Bethesda

#2 Bethesda

A census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population62,448
Coordinates38.9806700, -77.1002600
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: 63rd Street (-77.120228, 38.942001)
End: (-77.100214, 38.980669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.17 gal
0.63 L · about $0.69
Round trip
$1.39
0.34 gal · 1.26 L
Estimated CO2
1.5 kg one way
Round trip: 3 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.69 $1.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.78 $1.56
Premium $4.95 $0.84 $1.68
Diesel $5.98 $1.02 $2.03

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookmont and Bethesda. The current time is 01:54:43.

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.