How far is North Bethesda, MD from Colmar Manor, MD?

The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Colmar Manor, MD is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
15.7 mi
00h 31m
Flight
12.07 mi
19.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.07 mi
Kilometers
19.42 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.7 mi
Kilometers
25.26 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colmar Manor
Sat, Apr 11, 9:57 PM EDT
Return by in North Bethesda
Sat, Apr 11, 10:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bethesda
2026-04-11T21:25
Arrive Colmar Manor
Sat, Apr 11, 9:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Bethesda
10:00 PM EDT
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
Kemp Mill
MD

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

From North Bethesda
7.8 mi
00h 15m
To Colmar Manor
7.8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda and Colmar Manor.

  1. 1

    Start on Tudor Lane

    45 m · 9 sec · Tudor Lane

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tudor Lane

    103 m · 21 sec · Tudor Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive

    106 m · 17 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Nicholson Lane

    1767 ft · 59 sec · Nicholson Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Rockville Pike

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring

    1690 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Capital Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 193 East: Langley Park

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto University Boulevard East

    2.6 mi · 6 min · University Boulevard East

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Riggs Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Riggs Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East-West Highway

    812 ft · 28 sec · East-West Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Ager Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Ager Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Hamilton Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hamilton Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 38th Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 38th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on 38th Avenue

    1106 ft · 30 sec · 38th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bladensburg Road

    907 ft · 20 sec · Bladensburg Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 40th Place

    1214 ft · 58 sec · 40th Place

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    36 m · 5 sec · Lawrence Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lawrence Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bethesda and Colmar Manor.

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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
121 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
5.55 mi · 35%
University Boulevard East
2.57 mi · 16%
Rockville Pike
1.8 mi · 11%
Ager Road
1.22 mi · 8%
38th Street
1.2 mi · 8%
Riggs Road
0.82 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

5.55 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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
12.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kemp Mill
00h 15m from North Bethesda
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Bethesda and Sunny near Colmar Manor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Bethesda to Colmar Manor?

The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 7.8 miles from North Bethesda and 7.8 miles from Colmar Manor.

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

The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Bethesda and Sunny near Colmar Manor.

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 8.7 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 7.4 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 12.1 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 4.7 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 North Bethesda and Colmar Manor. Straight-line distance: 12.07 mi (19.42 km).

North Bethesda

#1 North Bethesda

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population43,828
Coordinates39.0445500, -77.1188700
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Colmar Manor

#2 Colmar Manor

Town in Maryland, United States

Population1,458
Coordinates38.9331700, -76.9458100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)
End: Colmar Manor (-76.94581, 38.93317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 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 18m
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
0.55 gal
2.1 L · about $2.25
Round trip
$4.49
1.1 gal · 4.2 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.25 $4.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.53 $5.06
Premium $4.95 $2.72 $5.45
Diesel $5.98 $3.29 $6.58

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 · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between North Bethesda and Colmar Manor. The current time is 21:25:44.

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.