Origin
Forestville, MD
Late night in Forestville on Thursday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forestville, MD to North Bethesda, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forestville, MD
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North Bethesda, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Forestville, MD to North Bethesda, MD covers 28.2 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pumphrey Drive, Marlboro Pike, Forestville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Drive Character
Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 28.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pumphrey Drive 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 Forestville, MD to North Bethesda, MD is easy. At 40m 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 Forestville, MD to North Bethesda, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pumphrey Drive | — | — |
| Marlboro Pike | — | — |
| Forestville Road | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| Capital Beltway | — | — |
| MD 355 | — | — |
| Rockville Pike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pumphrey Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forestville, MD and North Bethesda, MD.
1
Start on the route
39 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Pumphrey Drive
75 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pumphrey Drive
3
Turn right onto Marlboro Pike
351 ft
·
9 sec
·
Marlboro Pike
4
Turn right onto Forestville Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Forestville Road
5
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
7
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Capital Beltway
8
Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Capital Beltway
9
Take the exit slight right toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville
10
Turn straight onto Rockville Pike
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Rockville Pike
11
Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Nicholson Lane
12
Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive
348 ft
·
18 sec
·
Commonwealth Drive
13
Turn right onto Tudor Lane
338 ft
·
16 sec
·
Tudor Lane
14
Continue on Tudor Lane
148 ft
·
7 sec
·
Tudor Lane
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.68 one way
$9.35 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in North Bethesda on Thursday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
17 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
40m 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 Forestville, MD to North Bethesda, MD covers 28.2 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pumphrey Drive, Marlboro Pike, Forestville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.1 miles from Forestville, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.68 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.
The drive from Forestville, MD to North Bethesda, MD is easy. At 40m 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 Forestville, MD to North Bethesda, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Forestville, MD to North Bethesda, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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