Origin
Princess Anne, MD
Morning in Princess Anne on Monday
Local time
11:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Princess Anne, MD to Bethesda, MD
Drive Time
2h 38m
Distance
142.9 mi
230 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 28m
★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Princess Anne, MD
Jason Morrison
Bethesda, MD
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
The drive from Princess Anne, MD to Bethesda, MD covers 142.9 miles and takes about 2h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Somerset Avenue, UMES Boulevard, Ocean Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.65 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
71.5 miles from Princess Anne, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 38m drive with frequent turns across 142.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Somerset Avenue 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Princess Anne, MD to Bethesda, MD is easy. At 2h 38m 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 Princess Anne, MD to Bethesda, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| UMES Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ocean Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Fruitland Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Salisbury Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 13 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Salisbury Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sussex Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Somerset Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princess Anne, MD and Bethesda, MD.
1
Start on Washington Street
135 ft
·
8 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn right onto Somerset Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Somerset Avenue
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward UMES Boulevard
256 ft
·
5 sec
·
UMES Boulevard
4
Exit the roundabout onto UMES Boulevard
387 ft
·
8 sec
·
UMES Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Ocean Highway
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Ocean Highway
6
Continue on South Fruitland Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Fruitland Boulevard
7
Keep slight left to continue on Salisbury Bypass
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Salisbury Bypass
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 13 North, US 13 Business: Salisbury, Dover
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 13 North, US 13 Business: Salisbury, Dover
9
Keep slight right to continue on US 13 North: Dover
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 13 North: Dover
10
Merge slight left onto North Salisbury Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Salisbury Boulevard
11
Keep slight right to continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Salisbury Boulevard
12
Continue on Sussex Highway
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Sussex Highway
13
Take the exit slight left
167 ft
·
5 sec
14
Continue on Rifle Range Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Rifle Range Road
15
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
16
Turn left onto Market Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Market Street
17
Turn right onto Seashore Highway
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Seashore Highway
18
Continue on Shore Highway
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Shore Highway
19
Continue on Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Queen Anne Highway
20
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
21
Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
29 mi
·
39 min
·
Ocean Gateway
22
Continue on John Hanson Highway
18 mi
·
22 min
·
John Hanson Highway
23
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
24
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
25
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Capital Beltway
26
Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
7.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Capital Beltway
27
Take the exit slight right toward MD 185: Kensington, Chevy Chase
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
MD 185: Kensington, Chevy Chase
28
Keep slight left to continue on MD 185 South: Connecticut Avenue South, Chevy Chase
246 ft
·
8 sec
·
MD 185 South: Connecticut Avenue South, Chevy Chase
29
Turn left onto Connecticut Avenue
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Connecticut Avenue
30
Turn right onto Jones Bridge Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Jones Bridge Road
31
Turn left onto Rockville Pike
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Rockville Pike
32
Continue on Wisconsin Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wisconsin Avenue
33
Turn right onto Commerce Lane
341 ft
·
17 sec
·
Commerce Lane
34
Continue on Edgemoor Lane
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Edgemoor Lane
35
Turn left onto Arlington Road
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Arlington Road
36
Turn right onto Bethesda Avenue
512 ft
·
22 sec
·
Bethesda Avenue
37
Turn left
46 ft
·
3 sec
38
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.5 miles from Princess Anne, MD, or about 1h 19m 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.5 miles or 1h 19m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethesda, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Princess Anne, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Princess Anne, MD
This is one driving day of about 142.9 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Princess Anne, 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 71.5 mi from Princess Anne, MD · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.5 miles from Princess Anne, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bethesda, MD
The final approach into 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 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
$23.65 one way
$47.29 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $25.87 | $51.75 |
| premium | $4.92 | $27.69 | $55.38 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.75 | $63.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.9 | 0 | $15.00 | $6.86 |
| Efficient EV | 35.7 | 0 | $12.50 | $5.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.2 | 0 | $20.01 | $9.15 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Bethesda, MD
Morning in Bethesda on Monday
Local time
11:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°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
5 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
2h 38m 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 Princess Anne, MD to Bethesda, MD covers 142.9 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Somerset Avenue, UMES Boulevard, Ocean Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.5 miles from Princess Anne, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.65 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.
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 Princess Anne, MD to Bethesda, MD is easy. At 2h 38m 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 Princess Anne, MD to Bethesda, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Princess Anne, MD to Bethesda, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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