Origin
Colmar Manor, MD
Evening in Colmar Manor on Sunday
Local time
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colmar Manor, MD to North Bethesda, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colmar Manor, MD
Evans P
North Bethesda, MD
Kelly
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transition from Colmar Manor to North Bethesda, expect a short 15-mile journey that typically takes about 31 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is a highly economical way to move between these two Maryland locations. You will stay entirely on local roads, avoiding highway travel altogether. Since both points are situated in the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent local environment throughout the entire drive. It is a straightforward, practical route for anyone needing to navigate between these two points efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| University Boulevard East | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Rockville Pike | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Ager Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 38th Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Riggs Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hamilton Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Nicholson Lane | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Capital Beltway
— 5.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colmar Manor, MD and North Bethesda, MD.
1
Start on Lawrence Street
117 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lawrence Street
2
Turn right onto 40th Place
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
40th Place
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 ALT
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bladensburg Road
4
Turn right onto MD 208
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
38th Avenue
5
Continue on MD 208
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
38th Street
6
Turn left onto MD 208
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Street
7
Turn right onto Ager Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ager Road
8
Turn straight onto MD 410
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East-West Highway
9
Turn right onto MD 212
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Riggs Road
10
Turn left onto MD 193
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
University Boulevard East
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 495
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 34
Toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto MD 355
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Rockville Pike
15
Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Nicholson Lane
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 15.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 1 ALT / Bladensburg Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 ALT / Bladensburg Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MD 208 / 38th Avenue
Turn right onto MD 208 / 38th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the ramp toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia
8
13.2 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
15.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Nicholson Lane
Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.64 one way
$5.27 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.08 | $6.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Evening in North Bethesda on Sunday
Local time
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Because the route relies on 40th Place, Bladensburg Road, and 38th Avenue, you will navigate through neighborhood and commercial streets rather than open highways. The highway share for this trip is 0%, meaning you won't encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed pavement. Instead, the character of the road is defined by frequent turns and varied local traffic patterns. Expect a hands-on driving experience where the pace is dictated by local infrastructure rather than open-road cruising.
Only 0% 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: 5.6 mi on Capital Beltway.
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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 1 ALT / Bladensburg Road.
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 15.9 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: at 0.3 miles (US 1 ALT / Bladensburg Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (MD 208 / 38th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles: 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 Colmar Manor, MD to North Bethesda, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Rockville along the way.
Rockville
13.2 mi in
|
~25m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on Capital Beltway. 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 0.3 miles (US 1 ALT / Bladensburg Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (MD 208 / 38th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles: 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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