Origin
Braddock Heights, MD
Late night in Braddock Heights on Tuesday
Local time
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Braddock Heights, MD to North Bethesda, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
36.8 mi
59 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Braddock Heights, MD
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North Bethesda, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Braddock Heights to North Bethesda, you are in for a straightforward 36.8-mile journey. This trip typically takes about 51 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. You will navigate primarily via Schley Avenue, Maryland Avenue, and Old National Pike rather than relying on major interstates. With a fuel budget of just $6, this is a very cost-effective route within the Northeast region. Because the duration is under an hour, you do not need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that connects these two Maryland locations efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Memorial Highway | 22.9 mi | 29m |
| I 270 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| I 70 | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Josiah Henson Parkway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Montrose Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Old National Pike | 1 mi | 1m |
| I 70 Exit 53 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Maryland Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
— 22.9 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Braddock Heights, MD and North Bethesda, MD.
1
Start on this road
165 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
62 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left onto Schley Avenue
221 ft
·
13 sec
·
Schley Avenue
4
Turn right onto Maryland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Maryland Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 40 ALT
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Old National Pike
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 70 East
7
Merge onto I 70
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 70
8
Take the exit onto I 70 Exit 53
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 70 Exit 53
Exit 53
Toward I 270 South: Washington
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on I 270
23 mi
·
29 min
·
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 4A
Toward Montrose Road East
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto Montrose Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Montrose Road
13
Continue on Josiah Henson Parkway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Josiah Henson Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn sharp right onto Towne Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Towne Road
15
Continue on MD 187
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Old Georgetown Road
16
Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Nicholson Lane
17
Turn right onto Commonwealth Drive
347 ft
·
17 sec
·
Commonwealth Drive
18
Turn right onto Tudor Lane
338 ft
·
15 sec
·
Tudor Lane
19
Continue on Tudor Lane
146 ft
·
6 sec
·
Tudor Lane
20
Arrive at destination
Tudor Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Braddock Heights, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
7
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 70 Exit 53
Take the exit onto I 70 Exit 53 toward I 270 South: Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53
Toward I 270 South: Washington
6
28.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
I 270
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
33.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward Montrose Road East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 4A
Toward Montrose Road East
5
36 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Towne Road
Turn sharp right onto Towne Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.10 one way
$12.20 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.14 | $14.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
North Bethesda, MD
Late night in North Bethesda on Tuesday
Local time
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Germantown, MD
18 mi in
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
4 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
51m 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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Since this route utilizes local roads exclusively, you will experience a 0% highway share, meaning you won't be dealing with typical high-speed interstate monotony. The path winds through the Maryland landscape, offering a different pace than a standard highway cruise. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches, you should remain alert for frequent turns as you transition between the various local roadways. It is a technical, hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention throughout the 51-minute transit.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.9 mi on Eisenhower Memorial Highway.
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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 36.8 miles you will encounter 13 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: Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (I 70 Exit 53): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.6 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Braddock Heights, MD to North Bethesda, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Montrose Road East along the way.
Montrose Road East
33.7 mi in
|
~45m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 36.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m 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 22.9 miles on Eisenhower Memorial Highway. 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 North Bethesda, 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (I 70 Exit 53): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.6 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Bethesda, 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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