How far is Colmar Manor, MD from North Bethesda, MD?
The driving distance from Colmar Manor, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Halfway Point
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A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colmar Manor and North Bethesda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colmar Manor and North Bethesda.
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Start on Lawrence Street
36 m · 7 sec · Lawrence Street
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Turn right onto 40th Place
1214 ft · 59 sec · 40th Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bladensburg Road
902 ft · 21 sec · Bladensburg Road
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Turn right onto 38th Avenue
1106 ft · 22 sec · 38th Avenue
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Continue on 38th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 38th Street
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Turn left onto Windom Road
1551 ft · 45 sec · Windom Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 34th Street
638 ft · 20 sec · 34th Street
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Continue on Chillum Road
2 mi · 4 min · Chillum Road
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Turn left onto Riggs Road
953 ft · 23 sec · Riggs Road
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Turn right onto Eastern Avenue Northeast
1.3 mi · 3 min · Eastern Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Carroll Street Northwest
660 ft · 26 sec · Carroll Street Northwest
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Continue on Cedar Street Northwest
588 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Street Northwest
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Turn slight right onto Blair Road Northwest
1.4 km · 2 min · Blair Road Northwest
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Turn right onto Georgia Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · Georgia Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia
624 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville
1995 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Rockville Pike
1.8 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike
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Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
1816 ft · 1 min · Nicholson Lane
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Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive
106 m · 18 sec · Commonwealth Drive
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Turn right onto Tudor Lane
103 m · 16 sec · Tudor Lane
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Continue on Tudor Lane
45 m · 7 sec · Tudor Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tudor Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colmar Manor and North 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.
Capital Beltway
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
3.58 mi · 00h 05m
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 Colmar Manor and Mostly Sunny near North Bethesda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colmar Manor to North Bethesda?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Silver Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Colmar Manor and 7.5 miles from North Bethesda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.17 one way or $4.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colmar Manor and Mostly Sunny near North Bethesda.
Stop Ideas Near Silver Spring
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 Silver Spring.
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colmar Manor and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 12.07 mi (19.42 km).
#1 Colmar Manor
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 1,458 |
| Coordinates | 38.9331700, -76.9458100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Bethesda
A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 43,828 |
| Coordinates | 39.0445500, -77.1188700 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.17 | $4.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
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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