Origin
Green Valley, MD
Late night in Green Valley on Friday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Green Valley, MD to North Bethesda, MD
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
37m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Green Valley, MD
Kevyn Costa
North Bethesda, MD
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Green Valley, MD to North Bethesda, MD covers 24.2 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Eisenhower Memorial Highway, I 270, Green Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.8 miles on Eisenhower Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m 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 37m drive with frequent turns across 24.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Eisenhower Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Prices Distillery Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Prices Distillery Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (MD 355 / Urbana Pike): Navigation decision point; at 16 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Prices Distillery Road
Turn left onto Prices Distillery Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
MD 355 / Urbana Pike
At end of road, turn left onto MD 355 / Urbana Pike
Navigation decision point
6
16 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 270
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
21.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Montrose Road East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 4A
Toward Montrose Road East
5
23.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Towne Road
Turn sharp right onto Towne Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
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 Green Valley, MD to North Bethesda, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Montrose Road East along the way.
Montrose Road East
21.1 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Memorial Highway | 12.8 mi | 16m |
| I 270 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Green Valley Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Josiah Henson Parkway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Montrose Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Old Hundred Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Frederick Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old Georgetown Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
— 12.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Valley, MD and North Bethesda, MD.
1
Start on this road
197 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
49 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left onto Prices Distillery Road
122 ft
·
11 sec
·
Prices Distillery Road
4
Turn left onto MD 75
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Green Valley Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto MD 355
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Urbana Pike
6
Continue on MD 355
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Frederick Road
7
Turn right onto MD 109
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Hundred Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 270 South: Washington
9
Merge onto I 270
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 4A
Toward Montrose Road East
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto Montrose Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Montrose Road
13
Continue on Josiah Henson Parkway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Josiah Henson Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn sharp right onto Towne Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Towne Road
15
Continue on MD 187
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Old Georgetown Road
16
Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Nicholson Lane
17
Turn right onto Commonwealth Drive
347 ft
·
17 sec
·
Commonwealth Drive
18
Turn right onto Tudor Lane
338 ft
·
15 sec
·
Tudor Lane
19
Continue on Tudor Lane
146 ft
·
6 sec
·
Tudor Lane
20
Arrive at destination
Tudor Lane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.01 one way
$8.02 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Friday
Local time
2:03 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
3 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
37m 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 Green Valley, MD to North Bethesda, MD covers 24.2 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Eisenhower Memorial Highway, I 270, Green Valley Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 miles from Green Valley, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.01 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Prices Distillery Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (MD 355 / Urbana Pike): Navigation decision point; at 16 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Green Valley, MD to North Bethesda, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Montrose Road East along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Monocacy National Battlefield and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
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