Origin
North Bethesda, MD
Afternoon in North Bethesda on Saturday
Local time
4:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Bethesda, MD to Woodsboro, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
43.8 mi
70 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Bethesda, MD
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Woodsboro, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Bethesda, MD to Woodsboro, MD covers 43.8 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 270, Woodsboro Pike, Frederick Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.4 miles on I 270. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 27.4 mi | 34m |
| Woodsboro Pike | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Frederick Freeway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| MD 26 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Josiah Henson Parkway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Montrose Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Old Georgetown Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Towne Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 27.4 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda, MD and Woodsboro, 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
·
20 sec
·
Commonwealth Drive
4
Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Nicholson Lane
5
Turn right onto MD 187
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Old Georgetown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on Towne Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Towne Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn sharp left onto Josiah Henson Parkway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Josiah Henson Parkway
8
Continue on Montrose Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Montrose Road
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 270 North: Frederick
10
Merge onto I 270
27 mi
·
34 min
·
I 270
Toward I 270 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on Frederick Freeway
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Frederick Freeway
Toward US 15 North: Frederick, Gettysburg
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit onto MD 26
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
MD 26
Exit 17
Toward MD 26 East: Libertytown, Walkersville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on MD 194
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Woodsboro Pike
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto Liberty Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Liberty Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto South Main Street
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from North Bethesda, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 34.9 — 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
7
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MD 187 / Old Georgetown Road
Turn right onto MD 187 / Old Georgetown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 270
Merge onto I 270 toward I 270 North
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 270 North
8
34.9 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
MD 26
Take the exit onto MD 26 toward MD 26 East: Libertytown, Walkersville
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 17
Toward MD 26 East: Libertytown, Walkersville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.26 one way
$14.52 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.95 | $15.91 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.49 | $16.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.60 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.83 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Woodsboro, MD
Afternoon in Woodsboro on Saturday
Local time
4:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Germantown, MD
22 mi in
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
27 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 1m 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?
43.8 mi in 1h 1m, mostly highway — 27.4 mi of that is on I 270.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.4 mi on I 270.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 270 and Woodsboro Pike. 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 43.8 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 0.3 miles (MD 187 / Old Georgetown Road): 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.
Between North Bethesda, MD and Woodsboro, MD, road signs point toward Gettysburg and Walkersville.
Gettysburg
30.4 mi in
|
~41m
|
via Frederick Freeway
Walkersville
34.9 mi in
|
~47m
|
via MD 26
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 43.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.4 miles on I 270. 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 Woodsboro, 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 0.3 miles (MD 187 / Old Georgetown Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Monocacy National Battlefield, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (5 total within detour distance). 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 Woodsboro, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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