How far is North Bethesda, MD from Fort Washington, MD?
The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Fort Washington, MD is about 40 miles (64.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Bethesda and Fort Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda and Fort Washington.
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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 left to continue on Capital Beltway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
18.5 mi · 23 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)
4.3 mi · 6 min · Capital Beltway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 210 South: Indian Head
783 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on MD 210 South: Indian Head
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway
5.7 mi · 9 min · Indian Head Highway
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Turn right onto Old Fort Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Road
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Turn left onto Washington Drive
1057 ft · 47 sec · Washington Drive
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Continue on Diggers Lane
1011 ft · 49 sec · Diggers Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Reid Lane
96 m · 17 sec · Reid Lane
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Turn right onto Warburton Drive
748 ft · 33 sec · Warburton Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Warburton Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bethesda and Fort Washington.
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
Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
18.5 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving North Bethesda and Sunny near Fort Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Bethesda to Fort Washington?
The road trip is about 40 miles (64.3 km) and usually takes 00h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brookmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from North Bethesda and 19.9 miles from Fort Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Bethesda and Sunny near Fort Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Brookmont
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
District of Columbia Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookmont.
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Union Station
New Carrollton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Fort Washington. Straight-line distance: 23.86 mi (38.4 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 Fort Washington
Unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 24,183 |
| Coordinates | 38.7073400, -77.0230300 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Washington (-77.02303, 38.70734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.48 | $12.97 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
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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