How far is Seat Pleasant, MD from Bethesda, MD?
The driving distance from Seat Pleasant, MD to Bethesda, MD is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seat Pleasant and Bethesda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seat Pleasant and Bethesda.
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Start on Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
160 m · 15 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
2021 ft · 48 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
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Turn slight right onto Eastern Avenue Northeast
1.7 mi · 3 min · Eastern Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Kenilworth Avenue
108 m · 12 sec · Kenilworth Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward MD 295 North, MD 201 North
115 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
1510 ft · 26 sec · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenilworth Avenue
798 ft · 11 sec · Kenilworth Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West: New York Avenue
60 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50 West: Kenilworth Avenue
61 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Kenilworth Avenue
99 m · 7 sec · Kenilworth Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward US 50 West: New York Avenue, Washington
131 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
2761 ft · 34 sec · John Hanson Highway
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Continue on New York Avenue Northeast
2 mi · 3 min · New York Avenue Northeast
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Take the exit slight right
45 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Montana Avenue Northeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Montana Avenue Northeast
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Continue on 14th Street Northeast
133 m · 19 sec · 14th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Franklin Street Northeast
1.1 mi · 4 min · Franklin Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Michigan Avenue Northeast
797 ft · 20 sec · Michigan Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Michigan Avenue Northwest
3258 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Columbia Road Northwest
1.1 km · 2 min · Columbia Road Northwest
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Turn right onto 14th Street Northwest
985 ft · 26 sec · 14th Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Park Road Northwest
2020 ft · 47 sec · Park Road Northwest
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Continue on Park Road Northwest
1876 ft · 49 sec · Park Road Northwest
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Turn slight left onto Klingle Road Northwest
1676 ft · 53 sec · Klingle Road Northwest
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Continue on Porter Street Northwest
1.3 mi · 4 min · Porter Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Wisconsin Avenue Northwest
1.5 km · 3 min · Wisconsin Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Brandywine Street Northwest
106 m · 15 sec · Brandywine Street Northwest
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Turn right onto River Road Northwest
1.4 mi · 4 min · River Road Northwest
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Turn right onto Little Falls Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Little Falls Parkway
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Turn right onto Arlington Road
2833 ft · 2 min · Arlington Road
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Turn left onto Bethesda Avenue
156 m · 22 sec · Bethesda Avenue
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Turn left
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seat Pleasant and Bethesda.
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.
New York Avenue Northeast
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2 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Seat Pleasant and Rain Showers Likely near Bethesda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seat Pleasant to Bethesda?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Mount Rainier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Seat Pleasant and 16.4 miles from Bethesda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Seat Pleasant and Rain Showers Likely near Bethesda.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Rainier
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 Mount Rainier.
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seat Pleasant and Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 11.93 mi (19.2 km).
#1 Seat Pleasant
City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 4,736 |
| Coordinates | 38.8962200, -76.9066400 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethesda
A census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 62,448 |
| Coordinates | 38.9806700, -77.1002600 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-77.100214, 38.980669)
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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