How far is North Bethesda, MD from Seat Pleasant, MD?
The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Seat Pleasant, MD is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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 Prince George's 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 Seat Pleasant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda and Seat Pleasant.
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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
817 ft · 12 sec · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Eastern Avenue, Aquatic Gardens
585 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Kenilworth Avenue
127 m · 18 sec · Kenilworth Avenue
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Turn left onto Eastern Avenue Northeast
1.8 mi · 4 min · Eastern Avenue Northeast
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Turn sharp left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
1511 ft · 36 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bethesda and Seat Pleasant.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving North Bethesda and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Seat Pleasant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Bethesda to Seat Pleasant?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Beltsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from North Bethesda and 12.1 miles from Seat Pleasant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around North Bethesda and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Seat Pleasant.
Stop Ideas Near Beltsville
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 Beltsville.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Seat Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 15.33 mi (24.67 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 Seat Pleasant
City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 4,736 |
| Coordinates | 38.8962200, -76.9066400 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seat Pleasant (-76.90664, 38.89622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
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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