How far is Poolesville, MD from Bethesda, MD?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Poolesville and Bethesda is 20.47 miles (32.94 km).

Flight distance from Poolesville, MD to Bethesda, MD is 20.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Poolesville, Maryland to Bethesda, Maryland is: 23.01 miles (37.03 km) by car.

Driving from Poolesville to Bethesda will take approximately 00 hours 41 minutes.

#1 Poolesville

Town in Maryland, United States

Population	5249
GPS Coordinates	39°8'45"N 77°25'1"W
Latitude	39.1459400
Longitude	-77.4169300
Altitude	125
Country	United States

A census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. Bethesda is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the National Institutes of Health and the Bethesda Naval Hospital.

Population	62448
GPS Coordinates	38°58'50"N 77°6'1"W
Latitude	38.9806700
Longitude	-77.1002600
Altitude	97
Country	United States

Starting point in Poolesville: Elgin Road (-77.416798,39.145908)
Ending point in Bethesda: (-77.100214,38.980669)

Estimated Travel Time Between Poolesville and Bethesda

The distance between Poolesville and Bethesda is 37 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 24 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Poolesville and Bethesda. The current time is 04:40:26.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	00 hours 45 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	00 hours 34 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	00 hours 27 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	00 hours 23 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	00 hours 19 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	00 hours 18 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	00 hours 17 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.07 liters (0.81 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Poolesville and Bethesda.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Poolesville to Bethesda is $2.73 (diesel $3.58).

Maryland gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.36	$3.93	$4.24	$4.41
Total	$2.73	$3.19	$3.44	$3.58

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Maryland ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.364 (Diesel $4.407) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Poolesville and Bethesda (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.