Wednesday, September 9, 2026 · MD

Is it a bike day in Bethesda?

Yes — a solid day to ride. Top picks average 74/100.

Air temp
66°F
Clear
Daylight left
740 min
Sunset 7:27 PM

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Bethesda is an unincorporated, census-designated place in southern Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. Located just northwest of Washington, D.C., it is a major business and government center of the Washington metropolitan region and a national center for medical research. According to the 2020 census, the community had a population of 68,056.

Bikeshare: Capital Bikeshare.

Named cycle networks nearby: 1 (District of Columbia) · 50 (Maryland) · Bethesda Bikeway · Bethesda Trolley Trail · Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath (Maryland) · Georgetown Branch Trail · Georgetown Branch Trail Detour · MacArthur Boulevard Trail.

City summary from the Wikipedia article.

  • Dedicated cycleways
    44.7 mi
    Separated from motor traffic
  • On-street bike lanes
    19 mi
    Painted or protected lanes in the roadway
  • Multi-use paths
    11.9 mi
    Shared with pedestrians
  • Stations online
    14 / 14
  • Classic bikes
    51
  • E-bikes
    17

Nearest stations

  • Bethesda Metro / Wisconsin Ave & Old Georgetown Rd — 0+0e (0.01 mi)
  • Montgomery Ave & Waverly St — 3+1e (0.15 mi)
  • 47th & Elm St — 1+1e (0.22 mi)
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