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

The driving distance from Hyattsville, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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
15.93 mi
00h 29m
Flight
11.14 mi
17.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.14 mi
Kilometers
17.93 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.93 mi
Kilometers
25.63 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bethesda
Sat, May 30, 2:56 PM EDT
Return by in Hyattsville
Sat, May 30, 3:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hyattsville
2026-05-30T14:26
Arrive North Bethesda
Sat, May 30, 2:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hyattsville
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
Kemp Mill
MD

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Hyattsville
7.2 mi
00h 14m
To North Bethesda
8.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph N
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kennedy Street

    36 m · 8 sec · Kennedy Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 42nd Avenue

    1040 ft · 41 sec · 42nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Nicholson Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Nicholson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ager Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Ager Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto East-West Highway

    675 ft · 16 sec · East-West Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Riggs Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Riggs Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto University Boulevard East

    2.7 mi · 6 min · University Boulevard East

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia

    896 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville

    1995 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Rockville Pike

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

    1816 ft · 1 min · Nicholson Lane

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive

    106 m · 18 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Tudor Lane

    103 m · 16 sec · Tudor Lane

  15. 15

    Continue on Tudor Lane

    45 m · 7 sec · Tudor Lane

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tudor Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hyattsville 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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
5.64 mi · 35%
University Boulevard East
2.69 mi · 17%
Rockville Pike
1.81 mi · 11%
Nicholson Street
1.33 mi · 8%
Riggs Road
0.82 mi · 5%
Ager Road
0.79 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

5.64 mi · 00h 08m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kemp Mill
00h 14m from Hyattsville
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hyattsville and Sunny near North Bethesda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Kemp Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Hyattsville and 8.7 miles from North Bethesda.

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

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hyattsville and Sunny near North Bethesda.

Stop Ideas Near Kemp Mill

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 Kemp Mill and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 8.8 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 7.5 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 12.3 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 5.2 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 Kemp Mill.

RAIL

Rockville station

12 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

16 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

16 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hyattsville and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 11.14 mi (17.93 km).

Hyattsville

#1 Hyattsville

City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

Population18,217
Coordinates38.9559400, -76.9455300
Altitude32
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: Kennedy Street (-76.945528, 38.955879)
End: Tudor Lane (-77.119003, 39.044548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.13 L · about $2.29
Round trip
$4.58
1.12 gal · 4.26 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.29 $4.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.58 $5.15
Premium $4.95 $2.77 $5.55
Diesel $5.98 $3.35 $6.70

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hyattsville and North Bethesda. The current time is 14:26:28.

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.