How far is Coral Hills, MD from Bethesda, MD?

The driving distance from Coral Hills, MD to Bethesda, MD is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
25.3 mi
00h 44m
Flight
12.28 mi
19.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.28 mi
Kilometers
19.76 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.3 mi
Kilometers
40.72 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 5:22 PM EDT
Return by in Coral Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 6:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coral Hills
2026-04-19T16:37
Arrive Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 5:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Coral Hills
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mount Rainier
MD

Stratovolcano in the U.

From Coral Hills
8 mi
00h 22m
To Bethesda
17.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coral Hills and Bethesda.

  1. 1

    Start on Opus Avenue

    19 m · 4 sec · Opus Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Marlboro Pike

    1.2 km · 2 min · Marlboro Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Bowen Road Southeast

    1399 ft · 42 sec · Bowen Road Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Alabama Avenue Southeast

    1610 ft · 46 sec · Alabama Avenue Southeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue Southeast

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Massachusetts Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Randle Circle Southeast

    729 ft · 20 sec · Minnesota Avenue Southeast

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Minnesota Avenue Southeast

    3087 ft · 1 min · Minnesota Avenue Southeast

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast

    2602 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Southeast Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 695 West

    1555 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Southwest Freeway

    1540 ft · 33 sec · Southwest Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Maine Avenue Southwest, 12th Street Northwest, Downtown

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on 12th Street Northwest, Downtown

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on D Street

    156 m · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 12th Street Southwest

    945 ft · 31 sec · 12th Street Southwest

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Independence Avenue Southwest

    3105 ft · 1 min · Independence Avenue Southwest

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on 17th Street Southwest

    1602 ft · 41 sec · 17th Street Southwest

  19. 19

    Continue on 17th Street Northwest

    2444 ft · 54 sec · 17th Street Northwest

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest

    2919 ft · 60 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 22nd Street Northwest

    2750 ft · 1 min · 22nd Street Northwest

  22. 22

    Turn left onto P Street Northwest

    64 m · 8 sec · P Street Northwest

  23. 23

    Turn right

    159 m · 19 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway Northwest

    1135 ft · 28 sec · Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway Northwest

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1075 ft · 26 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Waterside Drive Northwest

    1033 ft · 35 sec · Waterside Drive Northwest

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue Northwest

    2.1 mi · 6 min · Massachusetts Avenue Northwest

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Massachusetts Avenue Northwest

    65 m · 6 sec · Massachusetts Avenue Northwest

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Massachusetts Avenue Northwest

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Massachusetts Avenue Northwest

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Westmoreland Circle

    61 m · 3 sec · Massachusetts Avenue

  31. 31

    Exit the rotary onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Little Falls Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Little Falls Parkway

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Arlington Road

    2833 ft · 2 min · Arlington Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Bethesda Avenue

    156 m · 22 sec · Bethesda Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left

    14 m · 3 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coral Hills 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
36 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
142.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
3.25 mi · 13%
Little Falls Parkway
1.36 mi · 5%
Southeast Freeway
1.07 mi · 4%
Massachusetts Avenue Southeast
1.06 mi · 4%
Massachusetts Avenue
0.93 mi · 4%
Southeast Boulevard
0.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Avenue Northwest

Turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue Northwest

2.13 mi · 00h 06m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
12.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Rainier
00h 22m from Coral Hills
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Coral Hills and Rain Showers Likely near Bethesda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coral Hills to Bethesda?

The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Mount Rainier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Coral Hills and 17.3 miles from Bethesda.

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

The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Coral Hills and Rain Showers Likely near Bethesda.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Rainier

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 Mount Rainier and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 1.7 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 1.9 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 5.1 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 8.6 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 Mount Rainier.

RAIL

Washington Union Station

6 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

9 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

22 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coral Hills and Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 12.28 mi (19.76 km).

Coral Hills

#1 Coral Hills

Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population9,895
Coordinates38.8703900, -76.9210800
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Bethesda

#2 Bethesda

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

Population62,448
Coordinates38.9806700, -77.1002600
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Opus Avenue (-76.920988, 38.87036)
End: (-77.100214, 38.980669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.38 L · about $3.64
Round trip
$7.27
1.78 gal · 6.76 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.64 $7.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.09 $8.19
Premium $4.95 $4.41 $8.82
Diesel $5.98 $5.32 $10.64

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Coral Hills and Bethesda. The current time is 16:37:37.

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.