How far is Rockville, MD from Bethesda, MD?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Rockville and Bethesda is 7.68 miles (12.35 km).

Flight distance from Rockville, MD to Bethesda, MD is 7.68 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Rockville, Maryland to Bethesda, Maryland is: 11.35 miles (18.26 km) by car.

Driving from Rockville to Bethesda will take approximately 00 hours 19 minutes.

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#1 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. Rockville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the National Mall and the National Air and Space Museum.

Population 69512
GPS Coordinates 39°5'2"N 77°9'10"W
Latitude 39.0840000
Longitude -77.1527600
Altitude 137
Country United States
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#2 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

Estimated Travel Time Between Rockville and Bethesda

The distance between Rockville and Bethesda is 18 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 12 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 Rockville and Bethesda. The current time is 19:33:44.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 22 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 13 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 11 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 09 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 09 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 08 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.52 liters (0.4 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rockville and Bethesda.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rockville to Bethesda is $1.35 (diesel $1.76).

Maryland gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.36 $3.93 $4.24 $4.41
Total $1.35 $1.57 $1.7 $1.76

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 12, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

Distance to Other Cities

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