Origin
Bethesda, MD
Late night in Bethesda on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethesda, MD to Spencerville, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Spencerville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
This quick 16.1-mile drive from Bethesda to Spencerville, Maryland, will take about 29 minutes and is perfect for a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with a brief stint on the Capital Beltway, making it a turn-heavy experience rather than a highway cruise, as indicated by its 0% highway share. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $3, reflecting the short distance. Given its brevity, this route offers plenty of flexibility for departure times and stop planning. It's a straightforward journey within the Northeast region of Maryland, ideal for a short excursion or an easy commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire Avenue | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Capital Beltway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Columbia Pike | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Colesville Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Jones Bridge Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Spencerville Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Wisconsin Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Connecticut Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Hampshire Avenue
— 5.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda, MD and Spencerville, 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
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Connecticut Avenue
Use the left / slight left lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 495
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 30A
Toward US 29 North: Columbia
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Merge onto US 29
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Colesville Road
13
Continue on US 29
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Columbia Pike
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward MD 650 North: Ashton
Use the right lane.
15
Turn straight onto MD 650
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
16
Turn right onto MD 198
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Spencerville Road
17
Turn right onto Good Hope Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Good Hope Road
18
Arrive at destination
Good Hope Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
7
2.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
7
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward US 29 North: Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 30A
Toward US 29 North: Columbia
6
9.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward MD 650 North: Ashton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward MD 650 North: Ashton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.67 one way
$5.34 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Spencerville, MD
Late night in Spencerville on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
1 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
29m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.8 miles along New Hampshire Avenue, offering a taste of consistent road travel before you need to make your next turn. With a 0% highway share, this journey avoids the monotony of interstate driving, instead focusing on navigating through local streets and avenues. The character of the drive will likely involve frequent adjustments and a more engaged driving experience as you transition between New Hampshire Avenue, the Capital Beltway, and Columbia Pike.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on New Hampshire Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
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.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 16.1 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 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bethesda, MD to Spencerville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Silver Spring along the way.
Silver Spring
2.8 mi in
|
~7m
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 29m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on New Hampshire Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Spencerville, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 0.1 miles (Arlington Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Edgemoor Lane): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spencerville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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