How far is Temple Hills, MD from North Bethesda, MD?

The driving distance from Temple Hills, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.47 mi
00h 45m
Flight
18.45 mi
29.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.45 mi
Kilometers
29.7 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.47 mi
Kilometers
55.48 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 11:04 AM EDT
Return by in Temple Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 11:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Temple Hills
2026-04-19T10:19
Arrive North Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 11:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Temple Hills
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Carrollton
MD

City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Temple Hills
17 mi
00h 22m
To North Bethesda
17.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Temple Hills and North Bethesda.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Temple Hills and North Bethesda.

  1. 1

    Start on Temple Hill Road

    38 m · 6 sec · Temple Hill Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Temple Hill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Temple Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    79 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Saint Barnabas Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Barnabas Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward MD 5 South

    1555 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Branch Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    2444 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    18.7 mi · 25 min · Capital Beltway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.2 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville

    1995 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Rockville Pike

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

    1816 ft · 1 min · Nicholson Lane

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive

    106 m · 18 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Tudor Lane

    103 m · 16 sec · Tudor Lane

  15. 15

    Continue on Tudor Lane

    45 m · 7 sec · Tudor Lane

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tudor Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Temple Hills and North Bethesda.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
27.9 mi · 81%
Rockville Pike
1.81 mi · 5%
Branch Avenue
1.14 mi · 3%
Temple Hill Road
0.7 mi · 2%
Saint Barnabas Road
0.67 mi · 2%
I 95 North
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

18.7 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Carrollton
00h 22m from Temple Hills
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Temple Hills and Rain Showers near North Bethesda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Temple Hills to North Bethesda?

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

New Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Temple Hills and 17.5 miles from North Bethesda.

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 16 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Temple Hills and Rain Showers near North Bethesda.

Stop Ideas Near New Carrollton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around New Carrollton and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.6 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 3.4 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Carrollton.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

2 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

14 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

26 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Temple Hills and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 18.45 mi (29.7 km).

Temple Hills

#1 Temple Hills

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

Population7,852
Coordinates38.8140000, -76.9455300
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
North Bethesda

#2 North Bethesda

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population43,828
Coordinates39.0445500, -77.1188700
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Temple Hill Road (-76.945538, 38.814159)
End: Tudor Lane (-77.119003, 39.044548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
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.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.6 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.97
2.44 gal · 9.2 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.98 $9.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.61 $11.22
Premium $4.95 $6.04 $12.09
Diesel $5.98 $7.30 $14.59

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Temple Hills and North Bethesda. The current time is 10:19:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.