How far is Bethesda, MD from Essex, MD?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Bethesda and Essex is 40.47 miles (65.14 km).

Flight distance from Bethesda, MD to Essex, MD is 40.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Bethesda, Maryland to Essex, Maryland is: 45.81 miles (73.72 km) by car.

Driving from Bethesda to Essex will take approximately 00 hours 58 minutes.

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#1 Bethesda

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
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#2 Essex

Census-designated place in Maryland, United States

Population 1832752
GPS Coordinates 39°18'33"N 76°28'30"W
Latitude 39.3092700
Longitude -76.4749600
Altitude 12
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Bethesda and Essex

The distance between Bethesda and Essex is 74 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 49 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 Bethesda and Essex. The current time is 04:32:20.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 31 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 08 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 54 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 45 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 39 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 36 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 34 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.12 liters (1.62 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bethesda and Essex.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bethesda to Essex is $5.44 (diesel $7.12).

Maryland gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.36 $3.93 $4.24 $4.41
Total $5.44 $6.35 $6.85 $7.12

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 November 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

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