How far is Silver Spring, MD from Bethesda, MD?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Silver Spring and Bethesda is 4.04 miles (6.51 km).

Flight distance from Silver Spring, MD to Bethesda, MD is 4.04 miles. Estimated flight time is .

Driving distance

The driving distance from Silver Spring, Maryland to Bethesda, Maryland is: 5.31 miles (8.55 km) by car.

Driving from Silver Spring to Bethesda will take approximately 00 hours 17 minutes.

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#1 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. Silver Spring is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the National Aquarium in Washington, D.C. and the Silver Spring International Film Festival.

Population 71452
GPS Coordinates 38°59'26"N 77°1'34"W
Latitude 38.9906700
Longitude -77.0260900
Altitude 104
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 Silver Spring and Bethesda

The distance between Silver Spring and Bethesda is 9 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 05 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 Silver Spring and Bethesda. The current time is 12:15:54.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 10 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 07 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 06 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 05 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 04 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 04 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 03 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.71 liters (0.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Silver Spring and Bethesda.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Silver Spring to Bethesda is $0.63 (diesel $0.83).

Maryland gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.36 $3.93 $4.24 $4.41
Total $0.63 $0.74 $0.79 $0.83

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 December 03, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Silver Spring 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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