How far is Glassmanor, MD from North Bethesda, MD?

The driving distance from Glassmanor, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.82 mi
00h 43m
Flight
16.87 mi
27.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.87 mi
Kilometers
27.15 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.82 mi
Kilometers
52.82 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bethesda
Fri, Nov 6, 11:45 PM EST
Return by in Glassmanor
Sat, Nov 7, 12:29 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glassmanor
2026-11-06T23:01
Arrive North Bethesda
Fri, Nov 6, 11:45 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EST

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 EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Glassmanor
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Brookmont
MD

Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Glassmanor
11.8 mi
00h 21m
To North Bethesda
21 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 PM EST
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
69°F
This Afternoon

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 PM EST
Wind
3 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Glassmanor and North Bethesda.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glassmanor and North Bethesda.

  1. 1

    Start on Audrey Lane

    20 m · 7 sec · Audrey Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on Audrey Lane

    126 m · 21 sec · Audrey Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Indian Head Highway

    1001 ft · 30 sec · Indian Head Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on South Capitol Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Capitol Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto I 295 North: Malcolm X Avenue, Dorothea Dix Avenue, DHS

    639 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North

    870 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Anacostia Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Anacostia Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Freeway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Southwest Freeway

    1540 ft · 33 sec · Southwest Freeway

  10. 10

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

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

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

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on D Street

    156 m · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 12th Street Southwest

    945 ft · 31 sec · 12th Street Southwest

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Independence Avenue Southwest

    3105 ft · 1 min · Independence Avenue Southwest

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on 17th Street Southwest

    1602 ft · 41 sec · 17th Street Southwest

  16. 16

    Continue on 17th Street Northwest

    1570 ft · 36 sec · 17th Street Northwest

  17. 17

    Turn left onto New York Avenue Northwest

    666 ft · 13 sec · New York Avenue Northwest

  18. 18

    Continue on E Street Northwest

    916 ft · 19 sec · E Street Northwest

  19. 19

    Continue on E Street Expressway

    1706 ft · 21 sec · E Street Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Whitehurst Freeway

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Potomac Freeway

    1281 ft · 27 sec · Potomac Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Rock Creek Parkway

    531 ft · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    51 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto 27th Street Northwest

    54 m · 4 sec · 27th Street Northwest

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left

    30 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Whitehurst Freeway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Whitehurst Freeway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Canal Road Northwest

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Canal Road Northwest

  28. 28

    Continue on Clara Barton Parkway Northwest

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Clara Barton Parkway Northwest

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Cabin John Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cabin John Parkway

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Cabin John Parkway

    1212 ft · 19 sec · Cabin John Parkway

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270: Rockville, Frederick

    1.5 km · 1 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Democracy Boulevard

    1063 ft · 26 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on Democracy Boulevard East

    795 ft · 21 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Democracy Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Democracy Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Old Georgetown Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Georgetown Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Nicholson Lane

    710 ft · 22 sec · Nicholson Lane

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Commonwealth Drive

    106 m · 18 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Tudor Lane

    103 m · 16 sec · Tudor Lane

  40. 40

    Continue on Tudor Lane

    45 m · 7 sec · Tudor Lane

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tudor Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glassmanor and North 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
41 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
125 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clara Barton Parkway Northwest
3.38 mi · 10%
Canal Road Northwest
3.11 mi · 9%
Southeast Freeway
2.3 mi · 7%
Anacostia Freeway
2.18 mi · 7%
Cabin John Parkway
1.54 mi · 5%
Old Georgetown Road
1.45 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Clara Barton Parkway Northwest

Continue on Clara Barton Parkway Northwest

3.38 mi · 00h 07m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
16.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookmont
00h 21m from Glassmanor
Leave By
7:02 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Glassmanor and Isolated Rain Showers near North Bethesda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glassmanor to North Bethesda?

The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Brookmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Glassmanor and 21 miles from North Bethesda.

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

The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Glassmanor and Isolated Rain Showers near North Bethesda.

Stop Ideas Near Brookmont

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 Brookmont and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 4.8 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 4.7 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 7.9 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 10.3 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 Brookmont.

RAIL

Washington Union Station

11 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

16 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Union Station

16 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

New Carrollton station

22 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glassmanor and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 16.87 mi (27.15 km).

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#1 Glassmanor

Glassmanor is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8190000, -76.9985900
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
North Bethesda

#2 North Bethesda

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population43,828
Coordinates39.0445500, -77.1188700
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Audrey Lane (-76.998596, 38.819014)
End: Tudor Lane (-77.119003, 39.044548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.38 L · about $4.59
Round trip
$9.18
2.32 gal · 8.76 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.59 $9.18
Mid-grade $4.57 $5.30 $10.61
Premium $4.89 $5.68 $11.35
Diesel $6.30 $7.31 $14.62

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Glassmanor and North Bethesda. The current time is 23:01:59.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.