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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
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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
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Sunny
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.
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Start on 63rd Street
12 m · 7 sec · 63rd Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
887 ft · 40 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Maryland Avenue
553 ft · 26 sec · Maryland Avenue
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Turn right onto MacArthur Boulevard
1055 ft · 38 sec · MacArthur Boulevard
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Turn sharp left onto Sangamore Road
2304 ft · 1 min · Sangamore Road
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Continue on Sangamore Road
1306 ft · 40 sec · Sangamore Road
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Turn right onto Overlea Road
982 ft · 44 sec · Overlea Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Baltan Road
121 m · 24 sec · Baltan Road
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Turn left onto Rockmere Drive
92 m · 15 sec · Rockmere Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Rockmere Drive
559 ft · 28 sec · Rockmere Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Rockmere Drive
120 m · 19 sec · Rockmere Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rockmere Drive
108 m · 16 sec · Rockmere Drive
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Turn slight left onto Fort Sumner Drive
1252 ft · 57 sec · Fort Sumner Drive
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Continue on Fort Sumner Drive
129 m · 25 sec · Fort Sumner Drive
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Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
558 ft · 23 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn left onto Little Falls Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Little Falls Parkway
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Turn right onto Arlington Road
2833 ft · 2 min · Arlington Road
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Turn left onto Bethesda Avenue
156 m · 22 sec · Bethesda Avenue
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Turn left
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookmont and Bethesda.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 Brookmont and Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 2.88 mi (4.63 km).
#1 Brookmont
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,468 |
| Coordinates | 38.9420600, -77.1202600 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethesda
A census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 62,448 |
| Coordinates | 38.9806700, -77.1002600 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-77.100214, 38.980669)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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