How far is Forest Heights, MD from Bethesda, MD?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Forest Heights and Bethesda is 13.04 miles (20.98 km).

Flight distance from Forest Heights, MD to Bethesda, MD is 13.04 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Forest Heights, Maryland to Bethesda, Maryland is: 31.65 miles (50.93 km) by car.

Driving from Forest Heights to Bethesda will take approximately 00 hours 39 minutes.

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#1 Forest Heights

Town in Maryland, United States

Population 2558
GPS Coordinates 38°48'34"N 76°59'53"W
Latitude 38.8095600
Longitude -76.9980300
Altitude 48
Country United States
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#2 Bethesda

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

Estimated Travel Time Between Forest Heights and Bethesda

The distance between Forest Heights and Bethesda is 51 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 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 Forest Heights and Bethesda. The current time is 11:15:43.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 03 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 47 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 37 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 31 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 27 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 25 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.23 liters (1.12 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Forest Heights and Bethesda.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Forest Heights to Bethesda is $3.76 (diesel $4.92).

Maryland gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.36 $3.93 $4.24 $4.41
Total $3.76 $4.39 $4.74 $4.92

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 May 03, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Forest Heights 47.87 miles (77 km)

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Driving distance from Bowie, MD to Forest Heights 24.79 miles (40 km)

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Driving distance from Frederick, MD to Forest Heights 63.07 miles (102 km)

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Driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Forest Heights 57.72 miles (93 km)

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Driving distance from Redland, MD to Forest Heights 41.85 miles (67 km)

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Driving distance from Rockville, MD to Forest Heights 35.25 miles (57 km)

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