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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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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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.
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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 · 17 sec · Commonwealth Drive
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Turn right onto Nicholson Lane
1767 ft · 59 sec · Nicholson Lane
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Turn right onto Rockville Pike
1.8 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
1690 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 193 East: Langley Park
1504 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto University Boulevard East
2.6 mi · 6 min · University Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Riggs Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Riggs Road
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Turn left onto East-West Highway
812 ft · 28 sec · East-West Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ager Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Ager Road
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Turn left onto Hamilton Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Hamilton Street
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Turn right onto 38th Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · 38th Street
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Continue on 38th Avenue
1106 ft · 30 sec · 38th Avenue
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Turn left onto Bladensburg Road
907 ft · 20 sec · Bladensburg Road
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Turn right onto 40th Place
1214 ft · 58 sec · 40th Place
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Turn left onto Lawrence Street
36 m · 5 sec · Lawrence Street
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 Kemp Mill.
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
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).
#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 Colmar Manor
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 1,458 |
| Coordinates | 38.9331700, -76.9458100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colmar Manor (-76.94581, 38.93317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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