Origin
Oakland, MD
Night in Oakland on Friday
Local time
11:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Oakland, MD to North Bethesda, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 33m
Distance
171.8 mi
277 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 21m
★
6 AM
3h 34m
8 AM
3h 59m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 40m
3 PM
3h 44m
5 PM
3h 57m
8 PM
3h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakland, MD
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North Bethesda, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oakland, MD to North Bethesda, MD covers 171.8 miles and takes about 3h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Alder Street, South 4th Street, Memorial Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.48 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
85.9 miles from Oakland, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Oakland, MD
Full guide →Oakland is a small town in Garrett County, and one of the westernmost towns of Maryland. With a historic district, Oakland is one of the prettier towns in the area for a stroll.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 33m. Total distance: 171.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 33m 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 3h 33m drive with frequent turns across 171.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Alder Street 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 Oakland, MD to North Bethesda, MD is easy. At 3h 33m 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 Oakland, MD to North Bethesda, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Alder Street | — | — |
| South 4th Street | — | — |
| Memorial Drive | — | — |
| North 3rd Street | — | — |
| Garrett Highway | — | — |
| Glendale Road | — | — |
| Bittinger Road | — | — |
| National Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Alder Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland, MD and North Bethesda, MD.
1
Start on the route
23 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto East Alder Street
292 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Alder Street
3
Turn left onto South 4th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South 4th Street
4
Turn left onto Memorial Drive
322 ft
·
13 sec
·
Memorial Drive
5
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
North 3rd Street
6
Continue on Garrett Highway
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Garrett Highway
7
Turn right onto Glendale Road
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Glendale Road
8
Turn left onto Bittinger Road
13 mi
·
23 min
·
Bittinger Road
9
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
10
Merge slight left onto National Freeway
61 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
National Freeway
11
Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
12
Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
13
Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
44 mi
·
46 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South: Washington
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 270 South: Washington
15
Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway
23 mi
·
29 min
·
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
16
Keep slight right
5.1 mi
·
6 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward Montrose Road East
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Montrose Road East
18
Turn straight onto Montrose Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Montrose Road
19
Continue on Josiah Henson Parkway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Josiah Henson Parkway
20
Turn sharp right onto Towne Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Towne Road
21
Continue on Old Georgetown Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Old Georgetown Road
22
Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Nicholson Lane
23
Turn right onto Commonwealth Drive
348 ft
·
18 sec
·
Commonwealth Drive
24
Turn right onto Tudor Lane
338 ft
·
16 sec
·
Tudor Lane
25
Continue on Tudor Lane
148 ft
·
7 sec
·
Tudor Lane
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 85.9 miles from Oakland, MD, or about 1h 46m 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 38 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.9 miles or 1h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Bethesda, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oakland, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Oakland, MD
This is one driving day of about 171.8 miles and 3h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Oakland, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85.9 mi from Oakland, MD · 1h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 85.9 miles from Oakland, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around North Bethesda, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.48 one way
$56.96 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $31.19 | $62.39 |
| premium | $4.93 | $33.32 | $66.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.93 | $75.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.5 | 0 | $18.04 | $8.25 |
| Efficient EV | 43 | 0 | $15.03 | $6.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.7 | 0 | $24.05 | $11.00 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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
North Bethesda, MD
Night in North Bethesda on Friday
Local time
11:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Cumberland, MD
86 mi in
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
32 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
3h 33m 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 Oakland, MD to North Bethesda, MD covers 171.8 miles and takes about 3h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Alder Street, South 4th Street, Memorial Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.9 miles from Oakland, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Oakland, MD to North Bethesda, MD is easy. At 3h 33m 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 Oakland, MD to North Bethesda, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oakland, MD to North Bethesda, 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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