Origin
North Bethesda, MD
Afternoon in North Bethesda on Saturday
Local time
1:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Bethesda, MD to Forestville, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
27.7 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Bethesda, MD
Kelly
Forestville, MD
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Trip Overview
North Bethesda, MD to Forestville, MD is 27.7 miles and takes about 39 minutes via Capital Beltway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, traversing the Northeast region of the state. Expect a drive characterized by numerous turns and local road navigation, rather than a straightforward highway journey. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for a relaxed pace and plenty of flexibility.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 24.2 mi | 31m |
| Rockville Pike | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Nicholson Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Forestville Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tudor Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Marlboro Pike | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Commonwealth Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Capital Beltway
— 24.2 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda, MD and Forestville, MD.
1
Start on Tudor Lane
146 ft
·
8 sec
·
Tudor Lane
2
At end of road, turn left onto Tudor Lane
338 ft
·
20 sec
·
Tudor Lane
3
Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive
347 ft
·
17 sec
·
Commonwealth Drive
4
Turn right onto Nicholson Lane
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Nicholson Lane
5
Turn right onto MD 355
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Rockville Pike
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Merge onto I 495
24 mi
·
31 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 11B
Toward MD 4 North/West: Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto MD 4
524 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Marlboro Pike
11
Turn straight onto Forestville Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Forestville Road
12
Turn left onto Marlboro Pike
353 ft
·
12 sec
·
Marlboro Pike
13
Turn left onto Pumphrey Drive
74 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pumphrey Drive
14
Turn left
40 ft
·
3 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Tudor Lane
At end of road, turn left onto Tudor Lane
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Commonwealth Drive
Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MD 355 / Rockville Pike
Turn right onto MD 355 / Rockville Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
8
26.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward MD 4 North/West: Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington
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 11B
Toward MD 4 North/West: Pennsylvania Avenue, Wa...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.59 one way
$9.18 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 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 | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
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
Forestville, MD
Afternoon in Forestville on Saturday
Local time
1:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route leans heavily on local roads, featuring a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile with 0% highway share. While the longest uninterrupted stretch is 24.2 miles on the Capital Beltway, much of the journey will involve navigating Rockville Pike and Nicholson Lane. Be prepared for frequent intersections and changes in speed, as the character of the drive shifts between quicker segments on the Beltway and more stop-and-go conditions on local thoroughfares. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise, but rather a more engaged driving experience.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.2 mi on Capital Beltway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Tudor Lane.
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 27.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Tudor Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Commonwealth Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (MD 355 / Rockville Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 North Bethesda, MD to Forestville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Silver Spring along the way.
Silver Spring
2.3 mi in
|
~5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 27.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.2 miles on Capital Beltway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Forestville, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Tudor Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Commonwealth Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (MD 355 / Rockville Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Monocacy National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Forestville, MD before heading back.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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