Trip from Crisfield, MD to North Bethesda, MD

Drive Time

3h 38m

Distance

160.3 mi

258 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 26m ★

6 AM

3h 38m

8 AM

4h 3m

10 AM

3h 47m

12 PM

3h 44m

3 PM

3h 48m

5 PM

4h 2m

8 PM

3h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Crisfield, MD

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North Bethesda, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Crisfield, MD to North Bethesda, MD covers 160.3 miles and takes about 3h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ocean Gateway, Sussex Highway, John Hanson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.5 miles on Ocean Gateway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.53 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

80.2 miles from Crisfield, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 38m drive with frequent turns across 160.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Ocean Gateway is the longest continuous segment at about 28.5 miles.

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 around 37.4 miles in near US 13.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 160.3 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 37.4 miles (US 13): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 140.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 141 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

37.4 mi into trip | ~50m in | US 13

Keep slight right at fork onto US 13 toward US 13 North: Dover

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 13 North: Dover

140.5 mi into trip | ~3h 9m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 7B Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silv...

141 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 7B Toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway

148.4 mi into trip | ~3h 20m in | I 495 / Capital Beltway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 495 / Capital Beltway toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring

157.6 mi into trip | ~3h 32m in

Take the exit toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville

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 34 Toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville

Towns Along This Route

Between Crisfield, MD and North Bethesda, MD, road signs point toward Dover and Silver Spring.

Dover

37.1 mi in | ~49m | via US 13

Silver Spring

140.5 mi in | ~3h 9m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Ocean Gateway	28.5 mi	39m
Sussex Highway	19.3 mi	26m
John Hanson Highway	18.4 mi	22m
Shore Highway	17.4 mi	24m
Capital Beltway	16.1 mi	20m
Crisfield Highway	13 mi	18m
Ocean Highway	11.8 mi	16m
Salisbury Bypass	10.8 mi	12m

Longest stretch: Ocean Gateway — 28.5 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crisfield, MD and North Bethesda, MD.

Start on North 4th Street

400 ft · 21 sec · North 4th Street

Continue on North 4th Street

125 ft · 8 sec · North 4th Street

Turn right onto Richardson Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Richardson Avenue

Continue on Crisfield Highway

13 mi · 18 min · Crisfield Highway

Take the ramp straight toward Crisfield Highway

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Crisfield Highway

Merge slight right onto Ocean Highway

12 mi · 16 min · Ocean Highway

Continue on South Fruitland Boulevard

0.3 mi · 22 sec · South Fruitland Boulevard

Keep slight left to continue on Salisbury Bypass

11 mi · 12 min · Salisbury Bypass

Take the exit slight right toward US 13 North, US 13 Business: Salisbury, Dover

0.3 mi · 36 sec · US 13 North, US 13 Business: Salisbury, Dover

Keep slight right to continue on US 13 North: Dover

0.2 mi · 28 sec · US 13 North: Dover

Merge slight left onto North Salisbury Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

Keep slight right to continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

3.1 mi · 3 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

Continue on Sussex Highway

19 mi · 26 min · Sussex Highway

Take the exit slight left

167 ft · 6 sec

Continue on Rifle Range Road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Rifle Range Road

Turn right onto South Main Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Turn left onto Market Street

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Market Street

Turn right onto Seashore Highway

7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

Continue on Shore Highway

17 mi · 24 min · Shore Highway

Continue on Queen Anne Highway

6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway

Take the exit slight right

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway

29 mi · 39 min · Ocean Gateway

Continue on John Hanson Highway

18 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring

0.4 mi · 57 sec · I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring

Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

6.9 mi · 8 min · Capital Beltway

Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

9.2 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway

Take the exit slight right toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville

0.4 mi · 38 sec · MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville

Turn straight onto Rockville Pike

1.8 mi · 3 min · Rockville Pike

Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

0.3 mi · 1 min · Nicholson Lane

Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive

348 ft · 18 sec · Commonwealth Drive

Turn right onto Tudor Lane

338 ft · 16 sec · Tudor Lane

Continue on Tudor Lane

148 ft · 7 sec · Tudor Lane

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 80.2 miles from Crisfield, MD, or about 1h 48m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.5 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 80 miles or 1h 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 80.2 miles or 1h 48m 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 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Bethesda, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Crisfield, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Crisfield, MD

This is one driving day of about 160.3 miles and 3h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Crisfield, 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.

The longest stretch is on Ocean Gateway for about 28.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 80.2 mi from Crisfield, MD · 1h 48m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

80 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 80.2 miles from Crisfield, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in North Bethesda, MD

The final approach into North Bethesda, 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 North Bethesda, MD.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...

8 mi from route ~19 min detour $20 near mile 160.3

Caution: DC Water Sewer Overflow

Caution: Hiking in Gold Mine Tract

View on nps.gov

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

23 mi from route ~57 min detour Free near mile 160.3

View on nps.gov

Assateague Island National Seashore

National Seashore

Want to live on the edge? Visit a place recreated each day by ocean wind and waves. Life on Assateague Island has adapted to an existence on the move. Explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime for...

25 mi from route ~64 min detour $25 near mile 16.6

View on nps.gov

Monocacy National Battlefield

National Battlefield

During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July...

26 mi from route ~66 min detour Free near mile 160.3

View on nps.gov

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was a deeply spiritual woman who lived her ideals and dedicated her life to freedom. She is the Underground Railroad’s best known conductor and before the Civil War repeatedly risked he...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour Free near mile 22.1

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.53 one way

$53.05 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$29.02	$58.05
premium	$4.92	$31.06	$62.13
diesel	$5.64	$35.61	$71.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	48.1	$16.83	$7.69
Efficient EV	40.1	$14.03	$6.41
EV Truck/SUV	64.1	$22.44	$10.26

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Forecast data refreshed 22 hours ago

Origin

Crisfield, MD

Late night in Crisfield on Monday

Local time

5:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Bethesda, MD

Late night in North Bethesda on Monday

Local time

5:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°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

16 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

3h 38m 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 Crisfield, MD to North Bethesda, MD covers 160.3 miles and takes about 3h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ocean Gateway, Sussex Highway, John Hanson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 80.2 miles from Crisfield, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Crisfield, MD and North Bethesda, MD, road signs point toward Dover and Silver Spring.

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