Origin
Kingstown, MD
Morning in Kingstown on Thursday
Local time
11:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingstown, MD to North Bethesda, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
82.6 mi
133 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingstown, MD
Carly Dernetz
North Bethesda, MD
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Kingstown, MD to North Bethesda, MD covers 82.6 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Church Hill Road, North Liberty Street, Centreville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.69 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.
Midpoint
41.3 miles from Kingstown, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 82.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 82.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Church Hill Road 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kingstown, MD to North Bethesda, MD is easy. At 1h 56m 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 Kingstown, MD to North Bethesda, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Road | — | — |
| North Liberty Street | — | — |
| Centreville Road | — | — |
| US 301 South | — | — |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | — | — |
| John Hanson Highway | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| I 495 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Church Hill Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingstown, MD and North Bethesda, MD.
1
Start on Fey Road
161 ft
·
15 sec
·
Fey Road
2
Turn left onto Church Hill Road
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Church Hill Road
3
Continue on North Liberty Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Liberty Street
4
Continue on Centreville Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Centreville Road
5
Take the ramp right toward US 301 South
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 301 South
6
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
27 mi
·
38 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
7
Continue on John Hanson Highway
18 mi
·
22 min
·
John Hanson Highway
8
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
9
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
10
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Capital Beltway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Capital Beltway
12
Take the exit slight right toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville
13
Turn straight onto Rockville Pike
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Rockville Pike
14
Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Nicholson Lane
15
Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive
348 ft
·
18 sec
·
Commonwealth Drive
16
Turn right onto Tudor Lane
338 ft
·
16 sec
·
Tudor Lane
17
Continue on Tudor Lane
148 ft
·
7 sec
·
Tudor Lane
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.3 miles from Kingstown, MD, or about 58m into the drive.
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 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.3 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 38m
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 Kingstown, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kingstown, MD
This is one driving day of about 82.6 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Kingstown, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.3 mi from Kingstown, MD · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.3 miles from Kingstown, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.69 one way
$27.39 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.00 | $30.00 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.02 | $32.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.24 | $36.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.67 | $3.96 |
| Efficient EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.23 | $3.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33 | 0 | $11.56 | $5.29 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
North Bethesda, MD
Morning in North Bethesda on Thursday
Local time
11:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
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
1h 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 Kingstown, MD to North Bethesda, MD covers 82.6 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Church Hill Road, North Liberty Street, Centreville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.3 miles from Kingstown, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.69 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 Kingstown, MD to North Bethesda, MD is easy. At 1h 56m 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 Kingstown, MD to North Bethesda, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kingstown, MD to North Bethesda, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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