Origin
Cabin John, MD
Afternoon in Cabin John on Friday
Local time
1:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cabin John, MD to North Bethesda, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
6.7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cabin John, MD
Shane Kell
North Bethesda, MD
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Cabin John, MD to North Bethesda, MD covers 6.7 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Old Georgetown Road, Seven Locks Road, I 270 Spur for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.5 miles on Old Georgetown Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 6.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 13m drive with frequent turns across 6.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Old Georgetown Road is the longest continuous segment at about 1.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
395 ft
156 ft
Total Climb
273 ft
Total Descent
49 ft
Highest Point
395 ft
~6.7 mi in
Elevation Range
239 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Tomlinson Avenue.
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 12 decision points packed into just 6.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 13m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Tomlinson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (I 270 Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.8 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.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Tomlinson Avenue
Turn left onto Tomlinson Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 270 Spur
Keep slight left at fork onto I 270 Spur toward I 270: Rockville, Frederick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 38
Toward I 270: Rockville, Frederick
7
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward Democracy Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward Democracy Boulevard
8
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Democracy Boulevard East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Democracy Boulevard East
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Tudor Lane
Turn right onto Tudor Lane
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cabin John, MD and North Bethesda, MD, road signs point toward Frederick and Democracy Boulevard East.
Frederick
2.9 mi in
|
~5m
|
via I 270 Spur
Democracy Boulevard East
4 mi in
|
~7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Georgetown Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Seven Locks Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| I 270 Spur | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Capital Beltway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Democracy Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| River Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Tomlinson Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Nicholson Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Old Georgetown Road
— 1.5 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cabin John, MD and North Bethesda, MD.
1
Start on 77th Street
243 ft
·
13 sec
·
77th Street
2
Turn left onto Tomlinson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Tomlinson Avenue
3
Turn right onto Seven Locks Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Seven Locks Road
4
Turn sharp right onto MD 190
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
River Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Use the slight left lane.
6
Merge onto I 495
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital Beltway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 270 Spur
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 270 Spur
Exit 38
Toward I 270: Rockville, Frederick
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 1
Toward Democracy Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Democracy Boulevard East
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto Democracy Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Democracy Boulevard
11
Turn left onto MD 187
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Georgetown Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn right onto Nicholson Lane
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Nicholson Lane
13
Turn right onto Commonwealth Drive
347 ft
·
17 sec
·
Commonwealth Drive
14
Turn right onto Tudor Lane
338 ft
·
15 sec
·
Tudor Lane
15
Continue on Tudor Lane
146 ft
·
6 sec
·
Tudor Lane
16
Arrive at destination
Tudor Lane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.11 one way
$2.22 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.22 | $2.43 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
North Bethesda, MD
Afternoon in North Bethesda on Friday
Local time
1:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
13m 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 Cabin John, MD to North Bethesda, MD covers 6.7 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Old Georgetown Road, Seven Locks Road, I 270 Spur. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.4 miles from Cabin John, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.11 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 12 decision points packed into just 6.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 13m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Tomlinson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (I 270 Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Cabin John, MD and North Bethesda, MD, road signs point toward Frederick and Democracy Boulevard East.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 156 ft to 395 ft elevation with about 273 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Monocacy National Battlefield.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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