Origin
Bethesda, MD
Morning in Bethesda on Monday
Local time
7:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethesda, MD to Fruitland, MD
Drive Time
2h 58m
Distance
126.8 mi
204 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 48m
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6 AM
2h 59m
8 AM
3h 21m
10 AM
3h 7m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 8m
5 PM
3h 20m
8 PM
2h 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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Trip Overview
The drive from Bethesda, MD to Fruitland, MD covers 126.8 miles and takes about 2h 58m 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 $20.98 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.4 miles from Bethesda, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 58m drive with frequent turns across 126.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 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 Fruitland, MD is easy. At 2h 58m 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 Fruitland, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bethesda Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Arlington Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Edgemoor Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wisconsin Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rockville Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jones Bridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Connecticut Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 495 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Bethesda Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda, MD and Fruitland, MD.
1
Start on the route
46 ft
·
5 sec
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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
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Rockville Pike
7
Turn right onto Jones Bridge Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Jones Bridge Road
8
Turn left onto Connecticut Avenue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Connecticut Avenue
9
Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
10
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Capital Beltway
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 50 East: Annapolis
12
Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
19 mi
·
21 min
·
John Hanson Highway
13
Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
14
Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
6.9 mi
·
9 min
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US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
15
Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Queen Anne Highway
16
Continue on Shore Highway
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Shore Highway
17
Take the exit slight right
1.4 mi
·
2 min
18
Turn slight right onto Franklin Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Franklin Street
19
Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 5th Avenue
20
Turn left onto Legion Road
282 ft
·
8 sec
·
Legion Road
21
Turn right onto Shore Highway
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Shore Highway
22
Continue on Seashore Highway
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Seashore Highway
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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Market Street
24
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
25
Turn right onto Sussex Highway
19 mi
·
25 min
·
Sussex Highway
26
Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North Salisbury Boulevard
27
Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North Salisbury Boulevard
28
Turn left onto East Carroll Street
394 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Carroll Street
29
Turn right onto Eastern Shore Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Eastern Shore Drive
30
Continue on South Division Street
354 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Division Street
31
Turn right onto West College Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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West College Avenue
32
Turn left onto South Salisbury Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Salisbury Boulevard
33
Continue on North Fruitland Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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North Fruitland Boulevard
34
Turn straight onto West Main Street
299 ft
·
18 sec
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West Main Street
35
Turn slight right
174 ft
·
6 sec
36
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.4 miles from Bethesda, MD, or about 1h 29m 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 80 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.4 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fruitland, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bethesda, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Bethesda, MD
This is one driving day of about 126.8 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bethesda, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.4 mi from Bethesda, MD · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.4 miles from Bethesda, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fruitland, MD
The final approach into Fruitland, 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 Fruitland, 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
$20.98 one way
$41.96 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $22.96 | $45.92 |
| premium | $4.92 | $24.57 | $49.14 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.17 | $56.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38 | 0 | $13.31 | $6.09 |
| Efficient EV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.09 | $5.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.7 | 0 | $17.75 | $8.12 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
Fruitland, MD
Morning in Fruitland on Monday
Local time
7:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°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
6 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
2h 58m 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 Fruitland, MD covers 126.8 miles and takes about 2h 58m 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 63.4 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 $20.98 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Bethesda, MD to Fruitland, MD is easy. At 2h 58m 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 Fruitland, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bethesda, MD to Fruitland, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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