Origin
Camp Springs, MD
Morning in Camp Springs on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camp Springs, 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
44m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Camp Springs, MD
Mac DeStroir
North Bethesda, MD
Kelly
Trip Overview
This 30.5-mile drive from Camp Springs, MD to North Bethesda, MD will take approximately 44 minutes, making it a perfect option for a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with a significant portion of the journey on the Capital Beltway. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, this route is quite budget-friendly. As you travel within the Northeast region, this drive offers a straightforward commute between two Maryland locations. Expect a turn-heavy local experience rather than a high-speed highway run.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 25.3 mi | 33m |
| Allentown Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Rockville Pike | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Nicholson Lane | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Tudor Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Commonwealth Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Capital Beltway
— 25.3 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camp Springs, MD and North Bethesda, MD.
1
Start on this road
36 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
22 ft
·
4 sec
3
Turn left onto Allentown Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Allentown Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
5
Merge onto I 95; I 495
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Capital Beltway
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 34
Toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto MD 355
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Rockville Pike
9
Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Nicholson Lane
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive
347 ft
·
17 sec
·
Commonwealth Drive
11
Turn right onto Tudor Lane
338 ft
·
15 sec
·
Tudor Lane
12
Continue on Tudor Lane
146 ft
·
6 sec
·
Tudor Lane
13
Arrive at destination
Tudor Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30 — 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
|
Allentown Road
Turn left onto Allentown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Coll...
8
18.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 495 / Capital Beltway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495 / Capital Beltway toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
8
27.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34
Toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville
6
30 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Nicholson Lane
Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.06 one way
$10.11 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Morning in North Bethesda on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
44m 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?
The character of this 30.5-mile drive is predominantly local, with a "turn-heavy" profile, meaning you'll be making frequent turns. While 25.3 miles are on the Capital Beltway, the overall highway share is 0%, indicating these are likely local segments of that road rather than high-speed interstate travel. This suggests a route that will involve navigating through various communities and traffic patterns. The longest uninterrupted stretch of 25.3 miles on the Capital Beltway offers a chance for a brief period of more consistent speed before transitioning back to local roads.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.3 mi on Capital Beltway.
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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Allentown 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 30.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 (Allentown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.6 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Camp Springs, MD and North Bethesda, MD, road signs point toward College Park, Silver Spring and Rockville.
College Park
2.3 mi in
|
~4m
Silver Spring
18.6 mi in
|
~26m
|
via I 495
Rockville
27.8 mi in
|
~38m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 30.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.3 miles on Capital Beltway. 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 (Allentown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.6 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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