Origin
North Bethesda, MD
Afternoon in North Bethesda on Saturday
Local time
12:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Bethesda, MD to Chesapeake Beach, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
48.4 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Bethesda, MD
Kelly
Chesapeake Beach, MD
Carly Dernetz
Trip Overview
The drive from North Bethesda, MD to Chesapeake Beach, MD covers 48.4 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tudor Lane, Commonwealth Drive, Nicholson Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 48.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 48.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tudor Lane 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 North Bethesda, MD to Chesapeake Beach, MD is easy. At 1h 14m 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 North Bethesda, MD to Chesapeake Beach, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tudor Lane | — | — |
| Commonwealth Drive | — | — |
| Nicholson Lane | — | — |
| Rockville Pike | — | — |
| I 495 East | — | — |
| Capital Beltway | — | — |
| MD 221A | — | — |
| East Upper Marlboro | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Tudor Lane
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda, MD and Chesapeake Beach, MD.
1
Start on Tudor Lane
148 ft
·
9 sec
·
Tudor Lane
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Tudor Lane
338 ft
·
21 sec
·
Tudor Lane
3
Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive
348 ft
·
17 sec
·
Commonwealth Drive
4
Turn right onto Nicholson Lane
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Nicholson Lane
5
Turn right onto Rockville Pike
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Rockville Pike
6
Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
7
Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
22 mi
·
28 min
·
Capital Beltway
8
Take the exit slight right toward MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro
9
Keep slight left to continue on East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro Road
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Ritchie Marlboro Road
285 ft
·
5 sec
·
Ritchie Marlboro Road
11
Exit the roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Ritchie Marlboro Road
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ritchie Marlboro Road
141 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ritchie Marlboro Road
13
Exit the roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Ritchie Marlboro Road
14
Continue on Ritchie Marlboro Road
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Ritchie Marlboro Road
15
Take the ramp straight toward MD 4 South: Prince Frederick
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
MD 4 South: Prince Frederick
16
Merge slight right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
17
Continue on Stephanie Roper Highway
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Stephanie Roper Highway
18
Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southern Maryland Boulevard
19
Take the exit slight right toward Maryland 260, Chesapeake Beach, North Beach, Recreation Areas
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
Maryland 260, Chesapeake Beach, North Beach, Recreation Areas
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto Bayside Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bayside Road
21
Turn left onto 17th Street
479 ft
·
32 sec
·
17th Street
22
Turn right onto C Street
56 ft
·
3 sec
·
C Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.2 mi from North Bethesda, MD · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.2 miles from North Bethesda, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chesapeake Beach, MD
The final approach into Chesapeake Beach, 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
$8.02 one way
$16.05 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.39 | $18.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.69 | $21.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.78 | $3.10 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Chesapeake Beach, MD
Afternoon in Chesapeake Beach on Saturday
Local time
12:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 14m 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 North Bethesda, MD to Chesapeake Beach, MD covers 48.4 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tudor Lane, Commonwealth Drive, Nicholson Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.2 miles from North Bethesda, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.02 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 North Bethesda, MD to Chesapeake Beach, MD is easy. At 1h 14m 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 North Bethesda, MD to Chesapeake Beach, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North Bethesda, MD to Chesapeake Beach, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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