Origin
Bethesda, MD
Evening in Bethesda on Wednesday
Local time
5:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethesda, MD to Bartonsville, MD
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
54m
Distance
39.2 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethesda, MD
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Bartonsville, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bethesda, MD to Bartonsville, MD covers 39.2 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bethesda Avenue, Arlington Road, Edgemoor Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.50 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
19.6 miles from Bethesda, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 39.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bethesda Avenue 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 Bethesda, MD to Bartonsville, MD is easy. At 54m 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 Bethesda, MD to Bartonsville, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bethesda Avenue | — | — |
| Arlington Road | — | — |
| Edgemoor Lane | — | — |
| Wisconsin Avenue | — | — |
| Rockville Pike | — | — |
| I 270 North | — | — |
| MD 117 | — | — |
| I 70 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bethesda Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda, MD and Bartonsville, MD.
1
Start on the route
46 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Bethesda Avenue
512 ft
·
25 sec
·
Bethesda Avenue
3
Turn left onto Arlington Road
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Arlington Road
4
Turn right onto Edgemoor Lane
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Edgemoor Lane
5
Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wisconsin Avenue
6
Continue on Rockville Pike
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Rockville Pike
7
Take the ramp slight left toward I 270 North: Frederick
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 270 North: Frederick
8
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
4 min
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I 270 North
10
Take the exit slight right toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road
11
Merge slight right
21 mi
·
26 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East, US 40 East: Baltimore
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 70 East, US 40 East: Baltimore
14
Merge slight right
2.1 mi
·
2 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward MD 144: East Patrick Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
MD 144: East Patrick Street
16
Turn left onto Old National Pike
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Old National Pike
17
Turn right onto Bartonsville Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bartonsville Road
18
Turn right onto Hines Road
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
Hines Road
19
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 19.6 miles from Bethesda, MD, or about 27m 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 39 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.6 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bartonsville, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Bethesda, MD.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bethesda, MD
This is one driving day of about 39.2 miles and 54m.
At 39.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.6 mi from Bethesda, MD · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Bethesda, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bartonsville, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bartonsville, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.50 one way
$13.00 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.65 | $17.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Bartonsville, MD
Evening in Bartonsville on Wednesday
Local time
5:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Germantown, MD
20 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m 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 Bethesda, MD to Bartonsville, MD covers 39.2 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bethesda Avenue, Arlington Road, Edgemoor Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.6 miles from Bethesda, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.50 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 Bethesda, MD to Bartonsville, MD is easy. At 54m 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 Bethesda, MD to Bartonsville, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bethesda, MD to Bartonsville, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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