How far is Forest Glen, MD from Bethesda, MD?
The driving distance from Forest Glen, MD to Bethesda, MD is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Village in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Glen and Bethesda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Glen and Bethesda.
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Start on Seminary Road
27 m · 4 sec · Seminary Road
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Turn slight left onto Forest Glen Road
72 m · 8 sec · Forest Glen Road
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Continue on Linden Lane
1053 ft · 37 sec · Linden Lane
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Turn right onto Newcastle Avenue
1314 ft · 45 sec · Newcastle Avenue
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Turn straight onto Forsythe Avenue
157 m · 25 sec · Forsythe Avenue
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Turn left onto Jones Mill Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Jones Mill Road
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Turn right onto Jones Bridge Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Jones Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Rockville Pike
676 ft · 26 sec · Rockville Pike
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Continue on Wisconsin Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn right onto Commerce Lane
104 m · 17 sec · Commerce Lane
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Continue on Edgemoor Lane
1112 ft · 42 sec · Edgemoor Lane
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Turn left onto Arlington Road
1403 ft · 56 sec · Arlington Road
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Turn right 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 Forest Glen 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.
Jones Bridge Road
Turn right onto Jones Bridge Road
1.73 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Forest Glen 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 Forest Glen to Bethesda?
The road trip is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
North Chevy Chase is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from Forest Glen and 2.2 miles from Bethesda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.65 one way or $1.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Forest Glen and Rain Showers Likely near Bethesda.
Stop Ideas Near North Chevy Chase
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 North Chevy Chase.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Glen and Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 3.39 mi (5.45 km).
#1 Forest Glen
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 6,582 |
| Coordinates | 39.0145500, -77.0547000 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| 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: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 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 | $0.65 | $1.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.74 | $1.47 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.79 | $1.59 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.96 | $1.91 |
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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