Origin
Ilchester, MD
Late night in Ilchester on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ilchester, 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
48m
Distance
32.4 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ilchester, MD
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North Bethesda, MD
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Trip Overview
Ilchester to North Bethesda is 32.4 miles and takes about 48 minutes via I 95 and Capital Beltway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip entirely within Maryland's Northeast region. Given its relatively short duration, you'll primarily encounter a mix of highway driving. It's a practical option for a quick commute or a short hop between these two points, offering a predictable journey without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 14.8 mi | 17m |
| Capital Beltway | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| Ilchester Road | 2.4 mi | 6m |
| Rockville Pike | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Montgomery Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| MD 100 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Meadowridge Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Nicholson Lane | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 14.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ilchester, MD and North Bethesda, MD.
1
Start on this road
343 ft
·
37 sec
·
this road
2
Turn slight right onto Ilchester Road
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Ilchester Road
3
Turn left onto MD 103
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Montgomery Road
4
Continue on MD 103
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Meadowridge Road
5
Enter roundabout onto MD 103
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
Meadowridge Road
6
Continue on MD 103
372 ft
·
7 sec
·
Meadowridge Road
7
Enter roundabout
181 ft
·
3 sec
Toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
8
Continue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
9
Merge onto MD 100
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
MD 100
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5A
Toward I 95 South: Washington
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 95
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 27
Toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, College Park
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda
14
Merge onto I 495
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 34
Toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto MD 355
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Rockville Pike
17
Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Nicholson Lane
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive
347 ft
·
17 sec
·
Commonwealth Drive
19
Turn right onto Tudor Lane
338 ft
·
15 sec
·
Tudor Lane
20
Continue on Tudor Lane
146 ft
·
6 sec
·
Tudor Lane
21
Arrive at destination
Tudor Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Ilchester, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 29.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Enter roundabout toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
7
4.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5A
Toward I 95 South: Washington
8
20.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, College Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27
Toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, Col...
6
20.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda
8
29.7 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.37 one way
$10.74 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.88 | $11.77 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.28 | $12.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Sunday
Local time
3:30 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
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
48m 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 drive presents a mixed profile, with 47% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a substantial stretch of 14.8 miles on I 95, which provides a consistent, albeit busy, driving pace. As you transition to the Capital Beltway, expect more varied traffic patterns typical of a major metropolitan bypass. The initial part of the route on Ilchester Road offers a different feel before merging into the faster-paced interstate sections.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.8 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 32.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Ilchester, MD and North Bethesda, MD, road signs point toward Bethesda, College Park and Rockville.
Bethesda
20.1 mi in
|
~28m
College Park
20.1 mi in
|
~28m
Rockville
29.7 mi in
|
~42m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 32.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.8 miles on I 95. 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 3.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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