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Trip from Stevensville, MD to 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 11m

Distance

50.7 mi

82 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 6m ★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m

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

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Downtown Stevensville, MD, MD

Stevensville, MD

Carly Dernetz

unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Bethesda, MD

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Trip Overview

This 50.7-mile drive from Stevensville to Bethesda, Maryland, is a straightforward, single-day trip that can be completed in about 1 hour and 11 minutes. You'll primarily navigate using the John Hanson Highway and the Capital Beltway, with some sections of the Blue Star Memorial Highway. Given its short duration, this route is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Expect a fuel cost of around $8 for this journey. The overall feel is that of a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent adjustments rather than long, uninterrupted highway cruising. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
John Hanson Highway 18.4 mi 22m
Capital Beltway 14.3 mi 18m
Blue Star Memorial Highway 12.5 mi 18m
Jones Bridge Road 1.1 mi 2m
Wisconsin Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Connecticut Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Arlington Road 0.3 mi <1m
Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: John Hanson Highway — 18.4 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stevensville, MD and Bethesda, MD.

1

Start on Ford Court

108 ft · 7 sec · Ford Court
2

Turn right onto East Main Street

138 ft · 11 sec · East Main Street
3

Turn left onto Love Point Road

458 ft · 17 sec · Love Point Road
4

Turn right onto MD 18

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Main Street
5

Turn left onto MD 8

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Business Parkway
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
7

Merge onto US 50; US 301

12 mi · 18 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2

18 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Exit 7B Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 7B Toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway Use the slight left lane.
11

Merge onto I 95; I 495

6.9 mi · 8 min · Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 495

7.4 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 33 Toward MD 185: Kensington, Chevy Chase Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork

246 ft · 8 sec
Toward MD 185 South: Connecticut Avenue South, Chevy Chase Use the left lane.
15

Turn left onto MD 185

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Connecticut Avenue
Use the right lane.
16

Turn right onto Jones Bridge Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Jones Bridge Road
Use the right lane.
17

Turn left onto MD 355

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Rockville Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
18

Continue on MD 355

0.6 mi · 1 min · Wisconsin Avenue
19

Turn right onto Commerce Lane

340 ft · 17 sec · Commerce Lane
20

Continue on Edgemoor Lane

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Edgemoor Lane
21

Turn left onto Arlington Road

0.3 mi · 55 sec · Arlington Road
22

Turn right onto Bethesda Avenue

510 ft · 22 sec · Bethesda Avenue
23

Turn left

44 ft · 3 sec
24

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Carrollton, MD

25 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

Annapolis, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bowie, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Stevensville, 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 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 31.8 and 47.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
31.8 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 7B Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silv...
9
32.3 mi into trip | ~43m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 7B Toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
8
39.8 mi into trip | ~53m in | I 495 / Capital Beltway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 495 / Capital Beltway toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
8
47.2 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Take the exit toward MD 185: Kensington, Chevy Chase

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 33 Toward MD 185: Kensington, Chevy Chase
8
47.6 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MD 185 South: Connecticut Avenue South, Chevy Chase

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward MD 185 South: Connecticut Avenue South,...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.41 one way

$16.81 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $9.21 $18.41
premium $4.93 $9.83 $19.67
diesel $5.61 $11.19 $22.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.2 0 $5.32 $2.43
Efficient EV 12.7 0 $4.44 $2.03
EV Truck/SUV 20.3 0 $7.10 $3.24

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (67% 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

Stevensville, MD

Late night in Stevensville on Sunday

Local time

12:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bethesda, MD

Late night in Bethesda on Sunday

Local time

12:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°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

7 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 11m 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 route offers a 'turn-heavy local drive' experience, meaning you won't be spending much time on high-speed interstates, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 18.4 miles along the John Hanson Highway. As you progress, expect a more local feel with numerous turns and intersections, rather than a monotonous highway grind. This type of driving requires consistent attention to navigation and road changes, making it feel more engaged than a typical interstate journey.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.4 mi on John Hanson Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 around 31.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.7 miles you will encounter 18 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 31.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.8 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Stevensville, MD and Bethesda, MD, road signs point toward Silver Spring and Chevy Chase.

Silver Spring

31.8 mi in | ~42m

Chevy Chase

47.2 mi in | ~1h 3m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 50.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18.4 miles on John Hanson 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 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 31.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.8 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 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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