Origin
Bethesda, MD
Late night in Bethesda on Sunday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethesda, MD to Layhill Village, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethesda, MD
Wikimedia Commons
Layhill Village, MD
Stepan Vrany
Trip Overview
This short 10.8-mile drive from Bethesda to Layhill Village in Maryland is a quick trip, estimated to take around 23 minutes. It's a straightforward local route, perfect for a single-day excursion, with no need to consider overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is a modest $2, making it an economical option. You'll be navigating primarily through local roads, so expect a more engaged driving experience rather than a highway cruise. This route stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Maryland, offering a convenient local exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Avenue | 6.8 mi | 13m |
| Jones Bridge Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Bel Pre Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Wisconsin Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Gate Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Edgemoor Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Arlington Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Rockville Pike | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Connecticut Avenue
— 6.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda, MD and Layhill Village, MD.
1
Start on this road
44 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Bethesda Avenue
510 ft
·
24 sec
·
Bethesda Avenue
3
Turn left onto Arlington Road
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Arlington Road
4
Turn right onto Edgemoor Lane
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Edgemoor Lane
5
Turn left onto MD 355
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wisconsin Avenue
6
Continue on MD 355
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Rockville Pike
7
Turn right onto Jones Bridge Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Jones Bridge Road
8
Turn left onto MD 185
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Connecticut Avenue
Use the left / slight left lanes.
9
Continue on MD 185
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Connecticut Avenue
10
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 185
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Connecticut Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Bel Pre Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bel Pre Road
12
Turn right onto North Gate Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Gate Drive
13
Turn left onto North Gate Terrace
152 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Gate Terrace
14
Arrive at destination
North Gate Terrace
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Bethesda Avenue
Turn right onto Bethesda Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Arlington Road
Turn left onto Arlington Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Edgemoor Lane
Turn right onto Edgemoor Lane
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Jones Bridge Road
Turn right onto Jones Bridge Road
Navigation decision point
6
4.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
MD 185 / Connecticut Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 185 / Connecticut Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.79 one way
$3.58 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Layhill Village, MD
Late night in Layhill Village on Sunday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This journey is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent turns and navigating residential and commercial areas rather than open highways. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the entire 10.8 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.8 miles on Connecticut Avenue. Expect to be actively involved in the driving as you follow the path through various local roads, including Jones Bridge Road and Bel Pre Road, which contribute to the route's dynamic nature.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on Connecticut Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Bethesda Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Bethesda Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Arlington Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Edgemoor Lane): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Bethesda, MD
Full guide →Bethesda is in Montgomery County, Maryland, 1½ miles northwest of Washington, D.C. Wealthy and well-educated, Bethesda is best known for its numerous restaurants and as the headquarters of the National Institutes of Health.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on Connecticut Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Bethesda Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Arlington Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Edgemoor Lane): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Monocacy National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Layhill Village, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
More trips to Layhill Village, MD
Explore more options from Bethesda, MD or browse trips ending in Layhill Village, MD.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MD road trips.