Origin
Montgomery Village, MD
Morning in Montgomery Village on Sunday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery Village, 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
22m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montgomery Village, MD
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North Bethesda, MD
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Trip Overview
Montgomery Village to North Bethesda is 13.6 miles and takes about 22 minutes via I 270, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maryland's Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick connection perfect for a simple commute or an easy hop between nearby areas without a significant time commitment. You'll primarily be on major roadways, making it a predictable and efficient journey for getting from point A to point B.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Eisenhower Memorial Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Montgomery Village Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Josiah Henson Parkway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Montrose Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Quince Orchard Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Stewartown Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old Georgetown Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 5.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery Village, MD and North Bethesda, MD.
1
Start on Stewartown Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Stewartown Road
2
Turn left onto Montgomery Village Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Montgomery Village Avenue
3
Continue on MD 124
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Quince Orchard Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 270 South: Washington
5
Merge onto I 270
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 4A
Toward Montrose Road East
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto Montrose Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Montrose Road
9
Continue on Josiah Henson Parkway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Josiah Henson Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn sharp right onto Towne Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Towne Road
11
Continue on MD 187
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Old Georgetown Road
12
Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Nicholson Lane
13
Turn right onto Commonwealth Drive
347 ft
·
17 sec
·
Commonwealth Drive
14
Turn right onto Tudor Lane
338 ft
·
15 sec
·
Tudor Lane
15
Continue on Tudor Lane
146 ft
·
6 sec
·
Tudor Lane
16
Arrive at destination
Tudor Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 5.4 and 13.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.4 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
10.5 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
12.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Towne Road
Turn sharp right onto Towne Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
13.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Nicholson Lane
Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
Navigation decision point
5
13.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Tudor Lane
Turn right onto Tudor Lane
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.51 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morning in North Bethesda on Sunday
Local time
6:15 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
1 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
22m 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 features a mixed profile, with 45% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on I 270, also known as the Eisenhower Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 5.1 miles on I 270, allowing for a period of steady driving. The route begins on Montgomery Village Avenue before merging onto the faster-paced interstate, offering a blend of local road access and highway speeds.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on I 270.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in near I 270.
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 13.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 5.4 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles (Towne Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
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 Montgomery Village, MD to North Bethesda, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Montrose Road East along the way.
Montrose Road East
10.5 mi in
|
~16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 13.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). 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 5.1 miles on I 270. 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 5.4 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles (Towne Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Monocacy National Battlefield and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. 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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