Where is North Bethesda, Maryland, USA?

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Where is North Bethesda Located? - North Bethesda is a city located in the Montgomery County of Maryland, United States. North Bethesda lies between 44.6402434 Degrees North latitudes and 93.1435497 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is North Bethesda, Maryland

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Where is North Bethesda?: The Google Map showing the location of North Bethesda in the U.S. state of Maryland.

Where is North Bethesda Located?

North Bethesda is a city located in the Montgomery County of Maryland, United States. North Bethesda lies between 44.6402434 Degrees North latitudes and 93.1435497 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of North Bethesda city is 50094 people and the city has a total area of 8.87 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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North Bethesda, Maryland Quick Facts

AttributeInformation
CityNorth Bethesda
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
State CapitalAnnapolis
US RegionSouth (South Atlantic)
Latitude39.0458° N
Longitude77.1180° W
Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Land Area8.03 sq mi
Water Area0.02 sq mi
Total Area8.05 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)51,319
Population DensityApproximately 6,391 per sq mi
ZIP Codes20852, 20853
Area Code301, 240
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code24-55875
Congressional DistrictMaryland's 6th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in North Bethesda

CategoryInformation
Airport NameRonald Reagan Washington National Airport
IATA CodeDCA
Nearest Major AirportWashington Dulles International Airport
Major HighwaysInterstate 270, Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway), Rockville Pike
Rail ServiceWashington Metro Red Line and MARC rail connections nearby
Public TransitWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metrobus and Metrorail)
Regional ConnectionsWashington metropolitan area access
  • North Bethesda is an urbanized community located in Montgomery County, Maryland, northwest of Washington, D.C.
  • The area is known for its residential neighborhoods, business centers, shopping districts, and proximity to major federal employment areas.
  • The Washington Metro Red Line provides rail access to Bethesda, Rockville, and Washington, D.C.
  • Interstate 270 and Interstate 495 provide major transportation routes throughout the region.

Top Places to Visit in North Bethesda, Maryland

Landmark NameType
StrathmoreArts and Cultural Center
Cabin John Regional ParkRegional Park
Westfield MontgomeryShopping Center
Pike & RoseMixed-Use Entertainment District
Josiah Henson Museum & ParkHistoric Site
Rock Creek ParkNational Park Area
Brookside GardensBotanical Garden
National Capital Trolley MuseumTransportation Museum
Lake NeedwoodRecreation Area
Montrose ParkCommunity Park

Driving Distances from North Bethesda, Maryland to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
BethesdaMaryland515 minutes
RockvilleMaryland515 minutes
Washington, D.C.District of Columbia1530 minutes
Silver SpringMaryland1530 minutes
GaithersburgMaryland1220 minutes
BaltimoreMaryland451 hour
FrederickMaryland4050 minutes
AnnapolisMaryland451 hour
AlexandriaVirginia2545 minutes
RichmondVirginia1202 hours

Colleges and Universities Near North Bethesda, Maryland

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
University of Maryland, College ParkPublicUniversityResearch, engineering, computer science, business, and sciences
Montgomery College – Rockville CampusPublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, workforce training, and transfer programs
Georgetown UniversityPrivateUniversityLaw, medicine, business, international studies, and research
American UniversityPrivateUniversityInternational relations, public policy, business, and communications
Howard UniversityPrivateUniversityMedicine, law, arts, sciences, and research

Waterbodies Near North Bethesda, Maryland

Rock Creek, Cabin John Creek, Lake Needwood, Potomac River, and nearby waterways of Montgomery County.

Stadiums and Sports Facilities in North Bethesda

Montgomery County Recreation facilities, Walter Johnson High School athletic facilities, nearby Montgomery County sports complexes, and Washington metropolitan area sports venues.

North Bethesda, Maryland — Key Historical Facts

  • North Bethesda developed as part of the larger Bethesda and Rockville area in Montgomery County.
  • The community was historically rural with farms and estates before major suburban growth in the twentieth century.
  • Expansion of Washington, D.C.'s metropolitan area led to significant residential and commercial development in North Bethesda.
  • The construction of major highways and Metro rail connections helped transform the area into a major suburban center.
  • North Bethesda became known for mixed-use developments, business districts, cultural institutions, and modern residential communities.
  • Today, North Bethesda is recognized for its accessibility to Washington, D.C., shopping and entertainment districts, parks, and growing urban-style neighborhoods.

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