Trip from Arden on the Severn, MD to North Bethesda, MD

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

59m

Distance

38 mi

61 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min

4 AM

0h 55m ★

6 AM

1h 0m

8 AM

1h 10m

10 AM

1h 3m

12 PM

1h 2m

3 PM

1h 4m

5 PM

1h 9m

8 PM

0h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Arden on the Severn, MD

Jonathan Borba

North Bethesda, MD

Kelly

Trip Overview

Arden on the Severn to North Bethesda is 38 miles and takes about 59 minutes via Capital Beltway and Patuxent Freeway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip within Maryland, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive that primarily utilizes major freeways, making it a functional route for getting from point A to point B efficiently. It's a short enough distance that you won't feel rushed, allowing for a relaxed start to your day.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Capital Beltway	9.8 mi	12m
Patuxent Freeway	6.9 mi	9m
Baltimore-Washington Parkway	4.6 mi	6m
Powder Mill Road	3.2 mi	5m
Laurel Fort Meade Road	2.6 mi	4m
Sunrise Beach Road	1.9 mi	4m
Rockville Pike	1.8 mi	3m
Generals Highway	1.6 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Capital Beltway — 9.8 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arden on the Severn, MD and North Bethesda, MD.

Start on Shore View Circle

55 ft · 2 sec · Shore View Circle

Turn right onto Omar Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Omar Drive

Continue on Sunrise Beach Road

1.9 mi · 4 min · Sunrise Beach Road

Turn right onto MD 178

1.4 mi · 2 min · Generals Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto MD 178

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Generals Highway

At end of road, turn left onto Veterans Highway

417 ft · 9 sec · Veterans Highway

Turn right onto Maryland 3 Service Road

485 ft · 13 sec · Maryland 3 Service Road

Turn left onto Jabez Run

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Jabez Run

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 11 sec

Toward Bowie, Fort Meade Use the straight lane.

Merge onto MD 3

199 ft · 3 sec · Robert Crain Highway

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 59 sec

Toward MD 32 West: Odenton, Fort Meade Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto MD 32

6.9 mi · 9 min · Patuxent Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Exit 8 Toward MD 198: Fort Meade, Laurel Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto MD 198

259 ft · 4 sec · MD 198

Continue on MD 198

0.1 mi · 9 sec · MD 198

Enter roundabout onto MD 198

86 ft · 1 sec · Laurel Fort Meade Road

Continue on MD 198

2.6 mi · 4 min · Laurel Fort Meade Road

Turn left

0.3 mi · 47 sec

Toward MD 295: Washington

Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

4.6 mi · 6 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward Powder Mill Road, Beltsville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Powder Mill Road

3.2 mi · 5 min · Powder Mill Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 1

1.5 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Avenue

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 95 North, I 495 West: Silver Spring, Baltimore

Merge onto I 95; I 495

0.6 mi · 41 sec · Capital Beltway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 495

9.2 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway

Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec

Exit 34 Toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto MD 355

1.8 mi · 3 min · Rockville Pike

Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

0.3 mi · 1 min · Nicholson Lane

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive

347 ft · 17 sec · Commonwealth Drive

Turn right onto Tudor Lane

338 ft · 15 sec · Tudor Lane

Continue on Tudor Lane

146 ft · 6 sec · Tudor Lane

Arrive at destination

Tudor Lane

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Carrollton, MD

19 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

Rockville, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Maryland City, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19 miles from Arden on the Severn, 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 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 35.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4.4 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the ramp toward Bowie, Fort Meade

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward Bowie, Fort Meade

4.6 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward MD 32 West: Odenton, Fort Meade

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward MD 32 West: Odenton, Fort Meade

12.2 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward MD 198: Fort Meade, Laurel

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 8 Toward MD 198: Fort Meade, Laurel

26.1 mi into trip | ~42m in | I 495 / Capital Beltway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 495 / Capital Beltway toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring

35.3 mi into trip | ~53m in

Take the exit toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville

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 34 Toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.30 one way

$12.60 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$6.90	$13.80
premium	$4.93	$7.37	$14.74
diesel	$5.61	$8.39	$16.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.4	$3.99	$1.82
Efficient EV	9.5	$3.32	$1.52
EV Truck/SUV	15.2	$5.32	$2.43

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Arden on the Severn, MD

Morning in Arden on the Severn on Tuesday

Local time

6:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Bethesda, MD

Morning in North Bethesda on Tuesday

Local time

6:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

93°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 9 to 14 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:33AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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

20 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

59m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 31% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Capital Beltway, the Patuxent Freeway, and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, indicating a predominantly high-speed travel environment. The longest continuous segment you'll navigate is 9.8 miles on the Capital Beltway, so be prepared for sustained driving on this busy corridor. The character of the drive is largely dictated by these main arteries, designed for efficient travel rather than scenic exploration.

31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on Capital Beltway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 25 decision points packed into just 38 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Arden on the Severn, MD and North Bethesda, MD, road signs point toward Bowie, Fort Meade, Laurel, Beltsville, Baltimore and Silver Spring - among others.

Bowie

4.4 mi in | ~9m

Fort Meade

4.4 mi in | ~9m

Laurel

12.2 mi in | ~19m

Beltsville

20.2 mi in | ~32m

Baltimore

25.2 mi in | ~41m

Silver Spring

26.1 mi in | ~42m | via I 495

Rockville

35.3 mi in | ~53m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 38 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on Capital Beltway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 North Bethesda, 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.

Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Monocacy National Battlefield. 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 North Bethesda, 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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Trip from Arden on the Severn, MD to North Bethesda, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Arden on the Severn, MD

North Bethesda, MD

Same local time

20 degrees warmer at arrival

59m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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