Distance between Gaithersburg MD and Bethesda MD

The distance from Gaithersburg to Bethesda is 23 kilometers by road including 18 kilometers on motorways. Road takes approximately 17 minutes and goes through Rockville, Potomac and North Bethesda.

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Shortest distance by air	20 km ✈️
Car route length	23 km 🚗
Driving time	17 min
Fuel amount	1.8 L
Fuel cost	3.5 CAD

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Point	Distance	Time	Fuel
Gaithersburg	0 km	0:00 00 min	0.0 L
I 270 12 km, 08 min
North Bethesda	12 km	0:08 08 min	0.4 L
I 270 11 km, 08 min
Bethesda	23 km	0:17 17 min	1.5 L

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Gaithersburg to Bethesda?

Fuel cost: 3.5 CAD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 23 km / 100 km) * (Fuel consumption 8 L/100 km) * (Fuel price 1.89 CAD / L)

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How long is a car ride from Gaithersburg to Bethesda?

Driving time: 17 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

17 km with a maximum speed 89 km/h = 11 min
2 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 1 min
3 km with a maximum speed 56 km/h = 2 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Gaithersburg to Bethesda by land?

The distance between Gaithersburg and Bethesda is 23 km by road including 18 km on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Gaithersburg and Bethesda respectively.

What city is halfway between Gaithersburg and Bethesda?

The halfway point between Gaithersburg and Bethesda is North Bethesda.

The distance from North Bethesda to Gaithersburg is 12 km and driving will take about 8 min. The road between North Bethesda and Bethesda has length 11 km and will take approximately 8 min.

Where is Gaithersburg in relation to Bethesda?

Gaithersburg is located 20 km north-west of Bethesda.

Gaithersburg has geographic coordinates: latitude 39.14344, longitude -77.20137.

Bethesda has geographic coordinates: latitude 38.98483, longitude -77.09465.

Which highway goes from Gaithersburg to Bethesda?

The route from Gaithersburg to Bethesda follows I 270.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

MD 355: 4 km