How far is Friendship Village, MD from Bethesda, MD?
The driving distance from Friendship Village, MD to Bethesda, MD is about 1.9 miles (3.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.4 miles (2.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 12m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Friendship Village and Bethesda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Friendship Village and Bethesda.
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Start on Friendship Boulevard
18 m · 6 sec · Friendship Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Park Avenue
580 ft · 29 sec · South Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn left onto Woodmont Avenue
1014 ft · 33 sec · Woodmont Avenue
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Turn left onto Bethesda Avenue
1429 ft · 56 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 Friendship Village 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.
Wisconsin Avenue
Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
1.17 mi · 00h 03m
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 Friendship Village 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 Friendship Village to Bethesda?
The road trip is about 1.9 miles (3.1 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?
Chevy Chase Section 4 is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.9 miles from Friendship Village and 1.1 miles from Bethesda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.4 miles (2.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.29 one way or $0.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Friendship Village and Rain Showers Likely near Bethesda.
Stop Ideas Near Chevy Chase Section 4
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 Chevy Chase Section 4.
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Union Station
New Carrollton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Friendship Village and Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 1.37 mi (2.21 km).
#1 Friendship Village
Special taxing area and census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 5,051 |
| Coordinates | 38.9628900, -77.0888700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| 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: 3 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
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 | $0.29 | $0.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.32 | $0.64 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.35 | $0.69 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.42 | $0.84 |
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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