How far is North Bethesda, MD from Brookmont, MD?
The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Brookmont, MD is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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 Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Bethesda and Brookmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda and Brookmont.
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Start on Tudor Lane
45 m · 9 sec · Tudor Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tudor Lane
103 m · 21 sec · Tudor Lane
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Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive
106 m · 21 sec · Commonwealth Drive
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Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
710 ft · 22 sec · Nicholson Lane
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Turn left onto Old Georgetown Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Old Georgetown Road
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Turn slight right
89 m · 11 sec
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Turn slight right onto Democracy Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Democracy Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
1259 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cabin John Parkway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cabin John Parkway
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Continue on Clara Barton Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Clara Barton Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward MacArthur Boulevard
48 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight right onto Clara Barton Parkway
71 m · 3 sec · Clara Barton Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo
770 ft · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto MacArthur Boulevard
1.6 mi · 4 min · MacArthur Boulevard
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Turn right onto Maryland Avenue
770 ft · 35 sec · Maryland Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ridge Drive
871 ft · 45 sec · Ridge Drive
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Turn left onto 63rd Street
116 m · 17 sec · 63rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 63rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bethesda and Brookmont.
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.
Cabin John Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Cabin John Parkway
1.73 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving North Bethesda and Mostly Cloudy near Brookmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Bethesda to Brookmont?
The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Cabin John is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from North Bethesda and 4.8 miles from Brookmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.39 one way or $2.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around North Bethesda and Mostly Cloudy near Brookmont.
Stop Ideas Near Cabin John
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 Cabin John.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Burke Centre
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Brookmont. Straight-line distance: 7.08 mi (11.4 km).
#1 North Bethesda
A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 43,828 |
| Coordinates | 39.0445500, -77.1188700 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brookmont
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,468 |
| Coordinates | 38.9420600, -77.1202600 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookmont (-77.12026, 38.94206)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.56 | $3.13 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.68 | $3.37 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.03 | $4.07 |
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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