Road Trips from Bethesda, MD
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
50
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
37
Under 2 hours
47 total in this range
Edgewood, MD
1h 23m61.5 mi one way
Kingsville, MD
1h 19m57 mi one way
Riverside, MD
1h 26m64.9 mi one way
Jessup, MD
39m26.6 mi one way
Dundalk, MD
1h43 mi one way
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Edgewood, MD
1h 23m61.5 mi one way
Kingsville, MD
1h 19m57 mi one way
Riverside, MD
1h 26m64.9 mi one way
Jessup, MD
39m26.6 mi one way
Dundalk, MD
1h43 mi one way
Boonsboro, MD
1h 47m77.4 mi one way
Frostburg, MD
2h 43m134.6 mi one way
Essex, MD
1h 5m45.8 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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