Trip from Bartonsville, MD to Bethesda, MD

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Drive Time

52m

Distance

38.3 mi

62 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min

4 AM

0h 48m ★

6 AM

0h 52m

8 AM

1h 1m

10 AM

0h 55m

12 PM

0h 55m

3 PM

0h 56m

5 PM

1h 1m

8 PM

0h 50m

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

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Bartonsville, MD

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unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Bethesda, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bartonsville, MD to Bethesda, MD covers 38.3 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Bartonsville Road, Old National Pike, East Patrick Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.35 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

19.2 miles from Bartonsville, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 38.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Bartonsville Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Bartonsville, MD to Bethesda, MD is easy. At 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bartonsville, MD to Bethesda, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Bartonsville Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Old National Pike	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Patrick Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Monocacy Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 70 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
MD 85	Unavailable	Refreshing
MD 85 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Buckeystown Pike	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Bartonsville Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Hines Road

98 ft · 6 sec · Hines Road

Turn left onto Bartonsville Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Bartonsville Road

Turn left onto Old National Pike

1.4 mi · 2 min · Old National Pike

Continue on East Patrick Street

0.3 mi · 53 sec · East Patrick Street

Turn left onto Monocacy Boulevard

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Monocacy Boulevard

Take the ramp left toward I 70 West, US 40 West

0.2 mi · 20 sec · I 70 West, US 40 West

Merge slight left

0.4 mi · 28 sec

Take the exit slight right toward MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick

0.1 mi · 19 sec · MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick

Keep slight left to continue on MD 85 South: Buckeystown

0.1 mi · 17 sec · MD 85 South: Buckeystown

Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike

1.5 mi · 3 min · Buckeystown Pike

Take the ramp straight toward I 270 South

0.2 mi · 34 sec · I 270 South

Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway

22 mi · 27 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

Keep slight left

6.6 mi · 9 min

Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park

2.5 mi · 3 min · I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park

Take the exit slight left toward MD 355 South: Bethesda

0.4 mi · 38 sec · MD 355 South: Bethesda

Turn straight onto Rockville Pike

1.6 mi · 3 min · Rockville Pike

Continue on Wisconsin Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Wisconsin Avenue

Turn right onto Commerce Lane

341 ft · 17 sec · Commerce Lane

Continue on Edgemoor Lane

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Edgemoor Lane

Turn left onto Arlington Road

0.3 mi · 56 sec · Arlington Road

Turn right onto Bethesda Avenue

512 ft · 22 sec · Bethesda Avenue

Turn left

46 ft · 3 sec

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 19.2 miles from Bartonsville, MD, or about 26m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 38.3 miles or 52m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 19.2 miles or 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethesda, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bartonsville, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bartonsville, MD

This is one driving day of about 38.3 miles and 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bartonsville, MD.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.2 mi from Bartonsville, MD · 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockville, MD

19 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

North Bethesda, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockville, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Bartonsville, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bethesda, MD

The final approach into Bethesda, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bethesda, MD.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.35 one way

$12.70 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$6.95	$13.91
premium	$4.93	$7.43	$14.86
diesel	$5.61	$8.46	$16.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.5	$4.02	$1.84
Efficient EV	9.6	$3.35	$1.53
EV Truck/SUV	15.3	$5.36	$2.45

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Bartonsville, MD

Afternoon in Bartonsville on Wednesday

Local time

1:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bethesda, MD

Afternoon in Bethesda on Wednesday

Local time

1:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

36 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

52m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bartonsville, MD to Bethesda, MD covers 38.3 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Bartonsville Road, Old National Pike, East Patrick Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.2 miles from Bartonsville, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Bartonsville, MD to Bethesda, MD is easy. At 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bartonsville, MD to Bethesda, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Bartonsville, MD to Bethesda, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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