How far is North Bethesda, MD from Hillcrest Heights, MD?
The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Hillcrest Heights, MD is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Prince George's 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 Hillcrest Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda and Hillcrest Heights.
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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
12.9 mi · 16 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward South Washington
2426 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
2902 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
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Continue on Anacostia Freeway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Anacostia Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pennsylvania Avenue East
712 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
1147 ft · 34 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
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Take the exit straight
68 m · 8 sec
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Continue on 25th Street Southeast
1685 ft · 48 sec · 25th Street Southeast
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Turn slight left onto Naylor Road Southeast
2885 ft · 1 min · Naylor Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Marion Barry Avenue Southeast
155 m · 12 sec · Marion Barry Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Naylor Road Southeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Naylor Road Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southern Avenue Southeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Southern Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto 23rd Parkway
954 ft · 26 sec · 23rd Parkway
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Turn left onto Oxon Run Drive
102 m · 11 sec · Oxon Run Drive
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Continue on 23rd Parkway
116 m · 11 sec · 23rd Parkway
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Continue on 23rd Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · 23rd Parkway
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Continue on 23rd Parkway
78 m · 15 sec · 23rd Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 23rd Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bethesda and Hillcrest Heights.
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
12.9 mi · 00h 16m
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 Hillcrest Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Bethesda to Hillcrest Heights?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Berwyn Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from North Bethesda and 14.7 miles from Hillcrest Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Bethesda and Sunny near Hillcrest Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Berwyn Heights
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 Berwyn Heights.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Hillcrest Heights. Straight-line distance: 16.95 mi (27.28 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 Hillcrest Heights
City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 16,469 |
| Coordinates | 38.8328900, -76.9594200 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillcrest Heights (-76.95942, 38.83289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
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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