Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
36.2 mi
58 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clover Hill, MD
Rafael Rodrigues
North Bethesda, MD
Kelly
Clover Hill, MD to North Bethesda, MD is 36.2 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Eisenhower Memorial Highway and I 270, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Maryland, starting in the Northeast region and ending in the same area. The majority of this trip is on surface roads, so expect a more local feel than a pure interstate cruise. It's a short enough distance that you can easily complete it in one day, making it a convenient option for a quick trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Memorial Highway | 22.9 mi | 29m |
| I 270 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Frederick Freeway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Josiah Henson Parkway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Montrose Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Rosemont Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Yellow Springs Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Old Georgetown Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~6,085 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~400 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 96 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Clover Hill, MD and North Bethesda, MD.
Start on Overlook Court
Turn left onto Clearfield Road
Turn left onto Glendale Drive
Turn right onto Meadowview Drive
Turn left onto Sunnybrook Drive
Turn right onto Cloverhill Drive
Continue on Cloverhill Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Yellow Springs Road
Continue on Rosemont Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 15
Continue on I 270
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Montrose Road
Continue on Josiah Henson Parkway
Turn sharp right onto Towne Road
Continue on MD 187
Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
Turn right onto Commonwealth Drive
Turn right onto Tudor Lane
Continue on Tudor Lane
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Clover Hill, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Clearfield Road
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Montrose Road East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn sharp right onto Towne Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$6.05 one way
$12.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
| premium | $5.01 | $7.14 | $14.29 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $7.98 | $15.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Clover Hill on Saturday
Local time
4:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in North Bethesda on Saturday
Local time
4:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
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 route has a highway share of 23%, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 22.9 miles on the Eisenhower Memorial Highway. After that, you'll transition to surface streets, so be prepared for more frequent intersections and traffic lights. You'll notice a shift from faster highway speeds to a more stop-and-go pace as you approach your destination.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Clearfield 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 36.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 (Clearfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 28 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
608 ft
Total Descent
582 ft
Highest Point
630 ft
~18.6 mi in
Elevation Range
349 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Clover Hill, MD to North Bethesda, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Montrose Road East along the way.
Montrose Road East
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 36.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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