Origin
North Bethesda, MD
Afternoon in North Bethesda on Sunday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Bethesda, MD to Calverton, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
12.1 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
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.
North Bethesda, MD
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Calverton, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from North Bethesda to Calverton, you are looking at a quick 12.1-mile trip that typically takes about 23 minutes. Since this route stays entirely within the Northeast region of Maryland, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You won't need to worry about overnight lodging, and with a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly cost-effective commute. Because there are no scheduled stops required, you can easily complete this drive in one go. It is a straightforward, local-focused journey that is ideal for those needing to move between these two Maryland communities efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Randolph Road | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| East Randolph Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Cherry Hill Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Calverton Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Josiah Henson Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Georgetown Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Towne Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Beltsville Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Randolph Road
— 6.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda, MD and Calverton, MD.
1
Start on Tudor Lane
146 ft
·
8 sec
·
Tudor Lane
2
At end of road, turn left onto Tudor Lane
338 ft
·
20 sec
·
Tudor Lane
3
Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive
347 ft
·
20 sec
·
Commonwealth Drive
4
Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Nicholson Lane
5
Turn right onto MD 187
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Old Georgetown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on Towne Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Towne Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Josiah Henson Parkway
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Josiah Henson Parkway
8
Continue on Randolph Road
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Randolph Road
9
Continue on East Randolph Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Randolph Road
10
Continue on Cherry Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherry Hill Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto Calverton Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Calverton Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Beltsville Road
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Beltsville Road
13
Turn left onto Bellevue Street
301 ft
·
14 sec
·
Bellevue Street
14
Turn right onto Ingleside Drive
354 ft
·
17 sec
·
Ingleside Drive
15
Turn right onto Fullerton Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Fullerton Street
16
Turn left onto Key Street
314 ft
·
17 sec
·
Key Street
17
Turn left onto Dunnington Road
122 ft
·
5 sec
·
Dunnington Road
18
Arrive at destination
Dunnington Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Tudor Lane
At end of road, turn left onto Tudor Lane
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Commonwealth Drive
Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive
Navigation decision point
7
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MD 187 / Old Georgetown Road
Turn right onto MD 187 / Old Georgetown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
10.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Calverton Boulevard
Turn left onto Calverton Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
11.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Bellevue Street
Turn left onto Bellevue Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.01 one way
$4.01 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.35 | $4.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Calverton, MD
Afternoon in Calverton on Sunday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this route maintains a zero-percent highway share. You will spend your time navigating surface streets, specifically Tudor Lane, Commonwealth Drive, and Nicholson Lane. Because the entire 12.1-mile distance is comprised of smaller local roads, the pace remains steady and technical rather than monotonous. You won't encounter any long, uninterrupted highway stretches, meaning you should stay alert for frequent turns and intersections. The character of this trip is defined by its urban connectivity, requiring your full attention as you transition between these specific local thoroughfares.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on Randolph Road.
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 early in the drive near Tudor Lane.
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 12.1 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: near the start (Tudor Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Commonwealth Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MD 187 / Old Georgetown Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 12.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on Randolph Road. 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: near the start (Tudor Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Commonwealth Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MD 187 / Old Georgetown Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Calverton, 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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