Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
14.1 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Bethesda, MD
Kelly
Burtonsville, MD
Carly Dernetz
The drive from North Bethesda, MD to Burtonsville, MD covers 14.1 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Randolph Road, Columbia Pike, Intercounty Connector for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.6 miles on Randolph Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Randolph Road | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| Columbia Pike | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Intercounty Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| New Hampshire Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Josiah Henson Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Georgetown Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sandy Spring Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Towne Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda, MD and Burtonsville, MD.
Start on Tudor Lane
At end of road, turn left onto Tudor Lane
Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive
Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
Turn right onto MD 187
Continue on Towne Road
Turn right onto Josiah Henson Parkway
Continue on Randolph Road
Turn left onto MD 650
Take the ramp
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto US 29
Take the exit
Turn left onto MD 198
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto Tudor Lane
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto MD 187 / Old Georgetown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 29: Silver Spring, Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward US 29 North: Columbia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward MD 198: Burtonsville, Laurel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$2.36 one way
$4.71 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| premium | $5.01 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in North Bethesda on Friday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Burtonsville on Friday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
14.1 mi in 24m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Tudor Lane.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 14.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Tudor Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MD 187 / Old Georgetown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
466 ft
Total Descent
372 ft
Highest Point
488 ft
~14.1 mi in
Elevation Range
199 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from North Bethesda, MD to Burtonsville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Columbia along the way.
Columbia
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 14.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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