Origin
Bethesda, MD
Evening in Bethesda on Sunday
Local time
8:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethesda, MD to Jessup, MD
Drive Time
39m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethesda, MD
RDNE Stock project
Jessup, MD
Jason Morrison
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Bethesda to Jessup, you are looking at a straightforward 26.6-mile commute across Maryland. This trip typically takes about 39 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of major arteries, including the Capital Beltway and I-95, before finishing your journey on Waterloo Road. Budgeting around $4 for fuel should comfortably cover your gas needs for this short distance. Because both locations sit within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent urban and suburban landscape throughout the drive. It is an efficient, practical route that serves as a simple connection between these two Maryland hubs.
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
13.3 miles from Bethesda, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience that balances high-speed transit with local navigation. Approximately 50% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a blend of fast-paced interstate travel and slower surface road transitions. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along I-95, which spans 13.1 miles of the trip. As you move away from the heavy traffic of the Capital Beltway and transition onto Waterloo Road, the pace of the drive noticeably shifts. The route offers a functional, no-nonsense path that requires you to stay alert as you transition from major multi-lane corridors to more localized roadway infrastructure.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Arlington Road.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 26.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Arlington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Arlington Road
Turn left onto Arlington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
2.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
7
9.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore
8
24.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward MD 175: Columbia, Jessup
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 41B; 41A
Toward MD 175: Columbia, Jessup
9
24.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 175 East: Jessup, Maryland Wholesale Food Center, Truck Services
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 41A
Toward MD 175 East: Jessup, Maryland Wholesale...
Towns Along This Route
Between Bethesda, MD and Jessup, MD, road signs point toward Silver Spring, New York, Maryland Wholesale Food Center and Truck Services.
Silver Spring
2.8 mi in
|
~7m
New York
9.9 mi in
|
~16m
Maryland Wholesale Food Center
24.5 mi in
|
~34m
Truck Services
24.5 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 13.1 mi | 15m |
| Capital Beltway | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Waterloo Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Jones Bridge Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Wisconsin Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Connecticut Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Edgemoor Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Arlington Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 13.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda, MD and Jessup, MD.
1
Start on this road
44 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Bethesda Avenue
510 ft
·
24 sec
·
Bethesda Avenue
3
Turn left onto Arlington Road
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Arlington Road
Use the none lane.
4
Turn right onto Edgemoor Lane
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Edgemoor Lane
5
Turn left onto MD 355
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wisconsin Avenue
6
Continue on MD 355
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Rockville Pike
7
Turn right onto Jones Bridge Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Jones Bridge Road
Use the none lane.
8
Turn left onto MD 185
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Connecticut Avenue
Use the left / slight left lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 495
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the none lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 27
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore, New York
13
Merge onto I 95
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 95
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 41B; 41A
Toward MD 175: Columbia, Jessup
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 41A
Toward MD 175 East: Jessup, Maryland Wholesale Food Center, Truck Services
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto MD 175
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Rouse Parkway
17
Continue on MD 175
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Waterloo Road
18
Continue on MD 175
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Jessup Road
19
Arrive at destination
MD 175
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 39-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak rush hours is always a smart move to keep your travel time consistent. You will not need to plan for any scheduled stops, as the 26.6-mile journey is easily manageable in one go. Keep your eye on the transition from the high-speed flow of I-95 to the specific turns required on Waterloo Road to reach your destination. Because the fuel cost is quite low at $4, you can focus your planning efforts on navigating the highway interchanges rather than worrying about mid-trip logistics. Enjoy the convenience of such a quick, direct route through the Maryland corridor.
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 13.3 miles from Bethesda, MD, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.1 miles.
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 26.6 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.3 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jessup, 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 26.6 miles and 39m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 13.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.3 mi from Bethesda, MD · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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 26.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.3 miles from Bethesda, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jessup, MD
The final approach into Jessup, 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 Jessup, 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
$4.40 one way
$8.80 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $4.82 | $9.63 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.15 | $10.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Jessup, MD
Evening in Jessup on Sunday
Local time
8:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
27 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
39m 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 Jessup, MD covers 26.6 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Capital Beltway, Waterloo Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.3 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 $4.40 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 26.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Arlington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bethesda, MD and Jessup, MD, road signs point toward Silver Spring, New York, Maryland Wholesale Food Center and Truck Services.
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