Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethesda, MD
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Olney Square, MD
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Bethesda, MD to Olney Square, MD is 14.7 miles and takes about 31m via Connecticut Avenue and Georgia Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip within Maryland's Northeast region, connecting two suburban areas. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick errand, a commute, or a brief scenic detour without requiring an overnight stay. You won't encounter any major highway driving, making it a relaxed option for getting around Montgomery County.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Avenue | 6.1 mi | 11m |
| Georgia Avenue | 4.7 mi | 9m |
| Jones Bridge Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Morningwood Drive | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Wisconsin Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Edgemoor Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Arlington Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Queen Elizabeth Drive | 0.2 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda, MD and Olney Square, MD.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Bethesda Avenue
Turn left onto Arlington Road
Turn right onto Edgemoor Lane
Turn left onto MD 355
Continue on MD 355
Turn right onto Jones Bridge Road
Turn left onto MD 185
Continue on MD 185
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 185
Turn left onto MD 97
Turn left onto Morningwood Drive
Turn right onto Queen Elizabeth Drive
Turn left onto Gelding Lane
Turn right onto Wachs Terrace
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Arlington Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Edgemoor Lane
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 185 / Connecticut Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Gelding Lane
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Wachs Terrace
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.46 one way
$4.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $2.70 | $5.41 |
| premium | $5.01 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Bethesda on Saturday
Local time
2:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Olney Square on Saturday
Local time
2:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive stays entirely on surface roads, with a 0% highway share, so expect consistent city and suburban traffic. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 6.1 miles on Connecticut Avenue. You'll primarily navigate using Connecticut Avenue and Georgia Avenue, both of which are major arterial roads known for frequent intersections and moderate traffic flow, rather than high-speed cruising.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Arlington Road.
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 14.7 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 0.1 miles (Arlington Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Edgemoor Lane): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (MD 185 / Connecticut Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
426 ft
Total Descent
296 ft
Highest Point
541 ft
~12.6 mi in
Elevation Range
335 ft
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.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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