How far is Travilah, MD from Bethesda, MD?
The driving distance from Travilah, MD to Bethesda, MD is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Travilah and Bethesda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Travilah and Bethesda.
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Start on Travilah Road
30 m · 6 sec · Travilah Road
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Turn left onto Glen Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Glen Road
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Turn right onto Piney Meetinghouse Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Meetinghouse Road
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Turn left onto River Road
7.4 mi · 15 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Goldsboro Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Goldsboro Road
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Turn right onto Bradley Boulevard
1680 ft · 53 sec · Bradley Boulevard
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Turn left onto Fairfax Road
554 ft · 33 sec · Fairfax Road
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Continue on Clarendon Road
701 ft · 32 sec · Clarendon Road
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Turn right onto Bethesda Avenue
48 m · 8 sec · Bethesda Avenue
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Turn right
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 Travilah 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.
River Road
Turn left onto River Road
7.35 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Travilah and Sunny near Bethesda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Travilah to Bethesda?
The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Potomac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Travilah and 6.3 miles from Bethesda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.80 one way or $3.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Travilah and Sunny near Bethesda.
Stop Ideas Near Potomac
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Potomac.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Burke Centre
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Travilah and Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 10.66 mi (17.15 km).
#1 Travilah
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 12,159 |
| Coordinates | 39.0690000, -77.2630400 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.02 | $4.05 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
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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