How far is Solomons, MD from Bethesda, MD?
The driving distance from Solomons, MD to Bethesda, MD is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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 01h 40m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Solomons and Bethesda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Solomons and Bethesda.
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Start on the route
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Williams Street
149 m · 48 sec · Williams Street
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Turn left onto Charles Street
1185 ft · 1 min · Charles Street
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Continue on South Solomons Island Road
1.5 km · 3 min · South Solomons Island Road
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Continue on H.G. Trueman Road
695 ft · 18 sec · H.G. Trueman Road
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Take the ramp left
59 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Solomons Island Road
18.3 mi · 26 min · South Solomons Island Road
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Continue on North Solomons Island Road
9 mi · 13 min · North Solomons Island Road
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Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard
10.2 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard
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Continue on Stephanie Roper Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Stephanie Roper Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 717: Upper Marlboro
1525 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Water Street
1300 ft · 31 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2466 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Largo Road
7.6 mi · 12 min · Largo Road
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Continue on Landover Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Landover Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore
2934 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
9 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 185: Kensington, Chevy Chase
2221 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 185 South: Connecticut Avenue South, Chevy Chase
75 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Connecticut Avenue
2403 ft · 51 sec · Connecticut Avenue
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Turn right onto Jones Bridge Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Jones Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Rockville Pike
676 ft · 26 sec · Rockville Pike
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Continue on Wisconsin Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn right onto Commerce Lane
104 m · 17 sec · Commerce Lane
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Continue on Edgemoor Lane
1112 ft · 42 sec · Edgemoor Lane
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Turn left onto Arlington Road
1403 ft · 56 sec · Arlington Road
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Turn right 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 Solomons 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.
South Solomons Island Road
Merge slight left onto South Solomons Island Road
18.3 mi · 00h 26m
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 Solomons and Sunny near Bethesda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Solomons to Bethesda?
The road trip is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Dunkirk Town Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Solomons and 40.1 miles from Bethesda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.15 one way or $22.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Solomons and Sunny near Bethesda.
Stop Ideas Near Dunkirk Town Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dunkirk Town Center.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Solomons and Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 57.53 mi (92.58 km).
#1 Solomons
Community in Maryland
| Population | 2,368 |
| Coordinates | 38.3184600, -76.4541200 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $11.15 | $22.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.56 | $25.11 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.52 | $27.05 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.33 | $32.65 |
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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