How far is Lake Arbor, MD from Bethesda, MD?
The driving distance from Lake Arbor, MD to Bethesda, MD is about 22.4 miles (36 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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.
Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Arbor and Bethesda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Arbor and Bethesda.
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Start on the route
22 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
137 m · 33 sec
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Continue on Campus Way North
658 ft · 32 sec · Campus Way North
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Turn right onto Lake Arbor Way
1700 ft · 47 sec · Lake Arbor Way
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Turn right onto Landover Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Landover Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore
2934 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
9 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 185: Kensington, Chevy Chase
2221 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 185 South: Connecticut Avenue South, Chevy Chase
75 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Connecticut Avenue
2403 ft · 51 sec · Connecticut Avenue
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Turn right onto Jones Bridge Road
1.1 mi · 3 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 Lake Arbor 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.
Capital Beltway
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
9.02 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lake Arbor 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 Lake Arbor to Bethesda?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Beltsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Lake Arbor and 11.2 miles from Bethesda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lake Arbor and Rain Showers Likely near Bethesda.
Stop Ideas Near Beltsville
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 Beltsville.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Arbor and Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 15.39 mi (24.76 km).
#1 Lake Arbor
Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 9,776 |
| Coordinates | 38.9078900, -76.8296900 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.63 | $7.27 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
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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