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Trip from Highfield-Cascade, 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

1h 23m

Distance

58.1 mi

94 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 17m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m

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

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census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland

Highfield-Cascade, MD

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Downtown North Bethesda, MD, MD

North Bethesda, MD

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Highfield-Cascade to North Bethesda covers 58.1 miles through the Maryland countryside. Expect the journey to take approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes, making it a straightforward day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You can budget about $10 for fuel to complete this one-way drive. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Northeast region, you will remain in a consistent geographic area throughout your transit. It is a practical route for those looking to move between these two Maryland points without a complicated itinerary.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Eisenhower Memorial Highway 22.9 mi 29m
Catoctin Mountain Highway 14.2 mi 19m
Sabillasville Road 7.6 mi 13m
I 270 5.1 mi 6m
Frederick Freeway 4 mi 5m
Josiah Henson Parkway 1 mi 2m
Montrose Road 1 mi 1m
Military Road 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Eisenhower Memorial Highway — 22.9 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Cascade Road

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Cascade Road
2

Turn right onto Highfield Road

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Highfield Road
3

Turn left onto MD 550

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Military Road
4

Continue on MD 550

7.6 mi · 13 min · Sabillasville Road
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward US 15 South: Frederick
6

Merge onto US 15

14 mi · 19 min · Catoctin Mountain Highway
Use the right lane.
7

Continue on US 15

4.0 mi · 5 min · Frederick Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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

29 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

Woodsboro, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Frederick, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from Highfield-Cascade, 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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 57.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Highfield Road

Turn right onto Highfield Road

Navigation decision point

5
8.7 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 15 / Catoctin Mountain Highway

Merge onto US 15 / Catoctin Mountain Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
49.9 mi into trip | ~1h 10m 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
55 mi into trip | ~1h 17m 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
57.3 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | Towne Road

Turn sharp right onto Towne Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.63 one way

$19.26 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $10.55 $21.10
premium $4.93 $11.27 $22.54
diesel $5.61 $12.83 $25.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.4 0 $6.10 $2.79
Efficient EV 14.5 0 $5.08 $2.32
EV Truck/SUV 23.2 0 $8.13 $3.72

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Highfield-Cascade, MD

Late night in Highfield-Cascade on Sunday

Local time

5:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Bethesda, MD

Late night in North Bethesda on Sunday

Local time

5:56 AM

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

8 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 23m 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?

This trip is best described as a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. You will navigate via the Eisenhower Memorial Highway, Catoctin Mountain Highway, and Sabillasville Road, with highways accounting for only 17% of the total distance. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 22.9-mile stretch on the Eisenhower Memorial Highway. Because the route relies heavily on local roads, you should prepare for a varied driving experience that differs significantly from a standard interstate cruise.

Only 17% 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?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Highfield 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 58.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.2 miles (Highfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (US 15 / Catoctin Mountain Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.9 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Highfield-Cascade, MD to North Bethesda, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Montrose Road East along the way.

Montrose Road East

55 mi in | ~1h 17m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 58.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

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.

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: at 0.2 miles (Highfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (US 15 / Catoctin Mountain Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.9 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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