How far is Charlestown, MD from Bethesda, MD?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Charlestown and Bethesda is 107.86 miles (173.59 km).

Flight distance from Charlestown, MD to Bethesda, MD is 107.86 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Charlestown to Bethesda with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Charlestown, Maryland to Bethesda, Maryland is: 142.69 miles (229.64 km) by car.

Driving from Charlestown to Bethesda will take approximately 02 hours 27 minutes.

#1 Charlestown

Town in Cecil County, Maryland

Population	1202
GPS Coordinates	39°33'22"N 78°58'29"W
Latitude	39.5562000
Longitude	-78.9747500
Altitude	513
Country	United States

A census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. Bethesda is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the National Institutes of Health and the Bethesda Naval Hospital.

Population	62448
GPS Coordinates	38°58'50"N 77°6'1"W
Latitude	38.9806700
Longitude	-77.1002600
Altitude	97
Country	United States

Starting point in Charlestown: Charlestown Road Southwest (-78.97483,39.556496)
Ending point in Bethesda: (-77.100214,38.980669)

Estimated Travel Time Between Charlestown and Bethesda

The distance between Charlestown and Bethesda is 230 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 33 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Charlestown and Bethesda. The current time is 04:18:04.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	04 hours 45 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	03 hours 34 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	02 hours 51 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	02 hours 22 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	02 hours 02 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	01 hours 54 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	01 hours 46 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.06 liters (5.04 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Charlestown and Bethesda.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Charlestown to Bethesda is $16.94 (diesel $22.19).

Maryland gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.36	$3.93	$4.24	$4.41
Total	$16.94	$19.78	$21.35	$22.19

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Maryland ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.364 (Diesel $4.407) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Charlestown and Bethesda (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.