Origin
Temple Hills, MD
Afternoon in Temple Hills on Monday
Local time
1:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Temple Hills, MD to Bethesda, MD
Drive Time
45m
Distance
34.1 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
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6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Temple Hills, MD to Bethesda, MD covers 34.1 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Temple Hill Road, Saint Barnabas Road, Old Silver Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.64 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
17 miles from Temple Hills, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 34.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Temple Hill Road 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 Temple Hills, MD to Bethesda, MD is easy. At 45m 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 Temple Hills, MD to Bethesda, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Saint Barnabas Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Silver Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Branch Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Naylor Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Naylor Road Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marion Barry Avenue Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Temple Hill Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Temple Hills, MD and Bethesda, MD.
1
Start on Temple Hill Road
125 ft
·
6 sec
·
Temple Hill Road
2
Continue on Temple Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Temple Hill Road
3
Turn slight right
259 ft
·
10 sec
4
Turn slight right onto Saint Barnabas Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Saint Barnabas Road
5
Continue on Old Silver Hill Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Silver Hill Road
6
Turn left onto Branch Avenue
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Branch Avenue
7
Take the exit left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Naylor Road
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Naylor Road
9
Exit the roundabout onto Naylor Road
381 ft
·
13 sec
·
Naylor Road
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Naylor Road
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
Naylor Road
11
Exit the roundabout onto Naylor Road
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Naylor Road
12
Turn straight
295 ft
·
10 sec
13
Turn slight right onto Naylor Road Southeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Naylor Road Southeast
14
Turn left onto Marion Barry Avenue Southeast
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Marion Barry Avenue Southeast
15
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast
16
Continue on 11th Street Southeast
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
11th Street Southeast
17
Take the ramp left toward I 695 West
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 695 West
18
Merge slight left onto Southeast Freeway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Freeway
19
Continue on Southwest Freeway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Southwest Freeway
20
Take the exit slight right toward Maine Avenue Southwest, 12th Street Northwest, Downtown
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Maine Avenue Southwest, 12th Street Northwest, Downtown
21
Keep slight right to continue on 12th Street Northwest, Downtown
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
12th Street Northwest, Downtown
22
Keep slight left to continue on D Street
512 ft
·
16 sec
·
D Street
23
Turn right onto 12th Street Southwest
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
12th Street Southwest
24
Turn left onto Independence Avenue Southwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Independence Avenue Southwest
25
Keep slight right to continue on 17th Street Southwest
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
17th Street Southwest
26
Continue on 17th Street Northwest
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
17th Street Northwest
27
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
28
Turn right onto 22nd Street Northwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
22nd Street Northwest
29
Turn left onto P Street Northwest
210 ft
·
8 sec
·
P Street Northwest
30
Turn right
522 ft
·
19 sec
31
Turn straight onto Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway Northwest
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway Northwest
32
Turn slight right onto Massachusetts Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Massachusetts Avenue
33
Continue on Waterside Drive Northwest
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Waterside Drive Northwest
34
Turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
2.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
35
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
213 ft
·
6 sec
·
Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
36
Exit the roundabout onto Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
37
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Westmoreland Circle
200 ft
·
3 sec
·
Westmoreland Circle
38
Exit the rotary onto Massachusetts Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Massachusetts Avenue
39
Turn right onto Little Falls Parkway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Little Falls Parkway
40
Turn right onto Arlington Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Arlington Road
41
Turn left onto Bethesda Avenue
512 ft
·
22 sec
·
Bethesda Avenue
42
Turn left
46 ft
·
3 sec
43
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 17 miles from Temple Hills, MD, or about 22m 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 34.1 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
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 Temple Hills, 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 Temple Hills, MD
This is one driving day of about 34.1 miles and 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Temple Hills, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17 mi from Temple Hills, MD · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Temple Hills, 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
$5.64 one way
$11.29 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $6.17 | $12.35 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.58 | $15.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Bethesda, MD
Afternoon in Bethesda on Monday
Local time
1:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
68°F
Washington, DC
17 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
25 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
45m 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 Temple Hills, MD to Bethesda, MD covers 34.1 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Temple Hill Road, Saint Barnabas Road, Old Silver Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17 miles from Temple Hills, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.64 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 Temple Hills, MD to Bethesda, MD is easy. At 45m 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 Temple Hills, MD to Bethesda, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Temple Hills, MD to Bethesda, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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