Origin
Bethesda, MD
Afternoon in Bethesda on Friday
Local time
3:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethesda, MD to Adamstown, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
36.7 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
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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Adamstown, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bethesda, MD to Adamstown, MD covers 36.7 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 270, Fingerboard Road, Adamstown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.6 miles on I 270. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 36.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 56m highway drive covering 36.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 270 and Fingerboard Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.6 miles on I 270.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 270 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 270 and Fingerboard Road. 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.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 36.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Arlington Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Edgemoor Lane): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Arlington Road
Turn left onto Arlington Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Edgemoor Lane
Turn right onto Edgemoor Lane
Navigation decision point
7
6.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 270
Keep slight left at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 270 North
8
13.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11; 12
Toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West...
8
29 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward MD 80: Urbana, Buckeystown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 26
Toward MD 80: Urbana, Buckeystown
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bethesda, MD to Adamstown, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Buckeystown along the way.
Buckeystown
29 mi in
|
~41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 25.6 mi | 33m |
| Fingerboard Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Adamstown Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Rockville Pike | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Wisconsin Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Buckeystown Pike | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Edgemoor Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Arlington Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 25.6 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda, MD and Adamstown, 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
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
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Rockville Pike
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 270 North: Frederick
8
Merge onto I 270
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 270
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 270
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I 270
Toward I 270 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 11; 12
Toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 270
15 mi
·
19 min
·
I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 26
Toward MD 80: Urbana, Buckeystown
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto MD 80
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Fingerboard Road
14
Enter roundabout onto MD 80
109 ft
·
2 sec
·
Fingerboard Road
15
Continue on MD 80
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Fingerboard Road
16
Turn left onto MD 85
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Buckeystown Pike
17
Turn right onto Adamstown Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Adamstown Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto Mountville Road
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Mountville Road
19
Arrive at destination
Mountville Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.3 mi from Bethesda, MD · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Bethesda, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Adamstown, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Adamstown, 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
$6.08 one way
$12.17 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.66 | $13.33 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.12 | $14.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
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.
Destination
Adamstown, MD
Afternoon in Adamstown on Friday
Local time
3:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Germantown, MD
18 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
1 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
56m 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 Adamstown, MD covers 36.7 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 270, Fingerboard Road, Adamstown Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.3 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 $6.08 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 36.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Arlington Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Edgemoor Lane): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bethesda, MD to Adamstown, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Buckeystown along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Monocacy National Battlefield, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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