How far is North Bethesda, MD from Temple Hills, MD?
The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Temple Hills, MD is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Bethesda and Temple Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda and Temple Hills.
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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
27.7 mi · 37 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 5: Waldorf, Silver Hill
680 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Silver Hill
669 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Auth Road, Strayer University
89 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Auth Road
899 ft · 19 sec · Auth Road
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Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Branch Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1170 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Saint Barnabas Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Saint Barnabas Road
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Turn left onto Temple Hill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Temple Hill Road
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Continue on Temple Hill Road
38 m · 3 sec · Temple Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Temple Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bethesda and Temple Hills.
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
27.7 mi · 00h 37m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Bethesda to Temple Hills?
The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
New Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from North Bethesda and 17 miles from Temple Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near New Carrollton
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 New Carrollton.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Temple Hills. Straight-line distance: 18.45 mi (29.7 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 Temple Hills
Census designated place in Maryland, United States
| Population | 7,852 |
| Coordinates | 38.8140000, -76.9455300 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Temple Hills (-76.94553, 38.814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.94 | $11.89 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
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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