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Trip from Cavetown, MD to North Bethesda, MD

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 12m

Distance

55.2 mi

89 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 7m ★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Cavetown to North Bethesda covers 55.2 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes. This straightforward route is best tackled as a single-day trip, as it is easily manageable in one sitting. You will primarily navigate via Mapleville Road, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, and I-270 South to reach your destination. Budgeting approximately $9 for fuel should comfortably cover the journey. Since both locations are situated within Maryland, you will remain in the Northeast region throughout your transit. It is a practical, efficient connection between these two points that requires no overnight stops.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Eisenhower Memorial Highway 22.9 mi 29m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 18.3 mi 19m
Mapleville Road 5.2 mi 8m
I 270 5.1 mi 6m
Josiah Henson Parkway 1 mi 2m
Montrose Road 1 mi 1m
I 70 Exit 53 0.4 mi <1m
Old Georgetown Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Eisenhower Memorial Highway — 22.9 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cavetown, MD and North Bethesda, MD.

1

Start on Cavetown Church Road

17 ft · 4 sec · Cavetown Church Road
2

Turn left onto MD 66

3.6 mi · 6 min · Mapleville Road
3

Enter roundabout onto MD 66

155 ft · 2 sec · Mapleville Road
4

Continue on MD 66

1.5 mi · 2 min · Mapleville Road
5

Turn left

0.2 mi · 29 sec
6

Merge onto I 70

18 mi · 19 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
7

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.
8

Continue on I 270

23 mi · 29 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270

5.1 mi · 6 min · I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 4A Toward Montrose Road East Use the right lane.
11

Turn straight onto Montrose Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Montrose Road
12

Continue on Josiah Henson Parkway

1.0 mi · 2 min · Josiah Henson Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
13

Turn sharp right onto Towne Road

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Towne Road
14

Continue on MD 187

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Old Georgetown Road
15

Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Nicholson Lane
16

Turn right onto Commonwealth Drive

347 ft · 17 sec · Commonwealth Drive
17

Turn right onto Tudor Lane

338 ft · 15 sec · Tudor Lane
18

Continue on Tudor Lane

146 ft · 6 sec · Tudor Lane
19

Arrive at destination

Tudor Lane

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Frederick, MD

28 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

Myersville, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Frederick, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from Cavetown, 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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 23.7 and 54.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
23.7 mi into trip | ~28m 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
47 mi into trip | ~58m 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
52.1 mi into trip | ~1h 5m 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
54.4 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | Towne Road

Turn sharp right onto Towne Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
54.9 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | Nicholson Lane

Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.15 one way

$18.30 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $10.02 $20.05
premium $4.93 $10.71 $21.41
diesel $5.61 $12.19 $24.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.6 0 $5.80 $2.65
Efficient EV 13.8 0 $4.83 $2.21
EV Truck/SUV 22.1 0 $7.73 $3.53

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Cavetown, MD

Late night in Cavetown on Tuesday

Local time

5:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Bethesda, MD

Late night in North Bethesda on Tuesday

Local time

5:15 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

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

1h 12m 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 demands your full attention as you transition between road types. While the trip includes segments on major thoroughfares like I-270 South and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, you will find that the route avoids a purely monotonous interstate grind. Navigating the initial local sections requires more engagement than a standard highway cruise, adding a technical feel to the early portion of your journey. Because the highway share is negligible, you should prepare for a drive that prioritizes local connectivity over high-speed open road. This mix ensures the 1 hour and 12 minute transit remains dynamic rather than repetitive.

Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 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?

5/10

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 23.7 miles in near I 70 Exit 53.

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 55.2 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 23.7 miles (I 70 Exit 53): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

On the drive from Cavetown, MD to North Bethesda, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Montrose Road East along the way.

Montrose Road East

52.1 mi in | ~1h 5m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 55.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (12%). 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 22.9 miles on Eisenhower Memorial Highway. 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: at 23.7 miles (I 70 Exit 53): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Monocacy National Battlefield, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Antietam National Battlefield (5 total within detour distance). 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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