How far is West Laurel, MD from Bethesda, MD?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between West Laurel and Bethesda is 13.61 miles (21.9 km).

Flight distance from West Laurel, MD to Bethesda, MD is 13.61 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from West Laurel, Maryland to Bethesda, Maryland is: 17.58 miles (28.29 km) by car.

Driving from West Laurel to Bethesda will take approximately 00 hours 30 minutes.

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#1 West Laurel

Census designated place

Population 4230
GPS Coordinates 39°6'4"N 76°53'59"W
Latitude 39.1012200
Longitude -76.8997000
Altitude 107
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 West Laurel and Bethesda

The distance between West Laurel and Bethesda is 28 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 18 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 West Laurel and Bethesda. The current time is 16:10:19.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 35 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 26 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 21 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 15 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 13 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.35 liters (0.62 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Laurel and Bethesda.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Laurel to Bethesda is $2.09 (diesel $2.73).

Maryland gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.36 $3.93 $4.24 $4.41
Total $2.09 $2.44 $2.63 $2.73

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 18, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West Laurel 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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Driving distance from Baltimore, MD to West Laurel 23.16 miles (37 km)

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