Origin
Colesville, MD
Late night in Colesville on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colesville, 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
16m
Distance
7.7 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colesville, MD
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North Bethesda, MD
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Trip Overview
This short, 7.5-mile drive from Colesville, MD to North Bethesda, MD takes approximately 20 minutes and is best suited as a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with no highway driving involved, making it a straightforward journey within the Northeast region of Maryland. The estimated fuel cost is around $1, so budget-wise, this trip is very economical. Given its brevity, it offers a flexible option for a quick commute or an easy addition to a larger travel plan. This route is characterized by frequent turns, so stay alert and enjoy the local scenery as you travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Randolph Road | 6.6 mi | 13m |
| Josiah Henson Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Georgetown Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Towne Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Nicholson Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tudor Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Commonwealth Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Randolph Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Randolph Road
— 6.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colesville, MD and North Bethesda, MD.
1
Start on East Randolph Road
15 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Randolph Road
2
Continue on Randolph Road
6.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Randolph Road
3
Continue on Josiah Henson Parkway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Josiah Henson Parkway
4
Turn left onto Towne Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Towne Road
5
Continue on MD 187
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Old Georgetown Road
6
Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Nicholson Lane
7
Turn right onto Commonwealth Drive
347 ft
·
17 sec
·
Commonwealth Drive
8
Turn right onto Tudor Lane
338 ft
·
15 sec
·
Tudor Lane
9
Continue on Tudor Lane
146 ft
·
6 sec
·
Tudor Lane
10
Arrive at destination
Tudor Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 7.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
6.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Towne Road
Turn left onto Towne Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Nicholson Lane
Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
Navigation decision point
4
7.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Commonwealth Drive
Turn right onto Commonwealth Drive
Navigation decision point
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Tudor Lane
Turn right onto Tudor Lane
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.28 one way
$2.55 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
North Bethesda, MD
Late night in North Bethesda on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 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
17 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
16m 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 for the entirety of this 7.5-mile route. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating residential and commercial streets for the full 20-minute duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but given the nature of the roads, anticipate consistent engagement with intersections and local traffic. This drive will feel like a typical suburban navigation, requiring attention to road signs and traffic signals rather than sustained high-speed travel. Prepare for a dynamic driving experience with frequent changes in direction.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on Randolph Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in near Towne Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles (Towne Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (Nicholson Lane): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (Commonwealth Drive): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 7.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on Randolph Road. 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 6.9 miles (Towne Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (Nicholson Lane): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (Commonwealth Drive): Navigation decision point.
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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