If you are planning to travel from North Bethesda to Aberdeen, you are looking at a 69.2-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 31 minutes. This trip stays entirely within Maryland, moving you across the Northeast region. Given the manageable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a simple day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend approximately $11 on fuel for the trek. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, the convenience of this short drive makes it a straightforward choice for your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.6 miles from North Bethesda, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
15.3 mi
17m
I 95
11.7 mi
13m
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
11.6 mi
15m
Express Toll Lanes
8.5 mi
9m
Randolph Road
6.6 mi
11m
Intercounty Connector
5.2 mi
6m
West Bel Air Avenue
1.7 mi
3m
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
— 15.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda, MD and Aberdeen, 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 right onto Josiah Henson Parkway
0.3 mi·29 sec·Josiah Henson Parkway
8
Continue on Randolph Road
6.6 mi·11 min·Randolph Road
9
Turn left onto MD 650
0.9 mi·1 min·New Hampshire Avenue
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward MD 200 Toll East
11
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
5.2 mi·6 min·Intercounty Connector
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 19CToward I 95: Laurel, BurtonsvilleUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·39 sec
Toward MD 198: Konterra Drive
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·39 sec
Toward MD 198 West: BurtonsvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·50 sec
17
Merge onto I 95
12 mi·13 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit onto I 895
5.7 mi·6 min·Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Exit 46Toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel ThruwayUse the slight right lane.
19
Continue on I 895
1.0 mi·1 min·Harbor Tunnel Throughway
20
Continue on I 895
2.2 mi·3 min·Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 895
1.4 mi·2 min·Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
22
Continue on I 895
3.7 mi·5 min·Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 895
8.5 mi·9 min·Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork
297 ft·3 sec
25
Merge onto I 95
15 mi·17 min·John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 85Toward MD 22: Aberdeen, ChurchvilleUse the slight right lane.
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 85Toward MD 22: Aberdeen, ChurchvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·19 sec
Toward MD 132: Aberdeen Town CenterUse the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Turn straight onto MD 132
1.7 mi·3 min·West Bel Air Avenue
30
Arrive at destination
MD 132
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip with no required stops, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. However, because the route involves navigating through busy metropolitan areas and tunnel systems, try to avoid peak rush hours to keep your travel time closer to the 1 hour and 31-minute estimate. Keep your fuel budget around $11 in mind, though it is always smart to fill up before you leave North Bethesda to avoid fluctuating prices along the interstate. Since the drive is short and direct, you won't need to worry about complex pacing or rest breaks. Focus your energy on navigating the interchanges of the Harbor Tunnel Thruway, as these sections require the most alertness during your 69.2-mile transit.
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 34.6 miles from North Bethesda, MD, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.3 miles.
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 15 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.6 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aberdeen, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Bethesda, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from North Bethesda, MD
This is one driving day of about 69.2 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from North Bethesda, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway for about 15.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 67.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
8
13.9 mi into trip|~22m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19C
Toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
8
66.7 mi into trip|~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 85
Toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
10
67 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 85
Toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
8
67.3 mi into trip|~1h 28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 132: Aberdeen Town Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MD 132: Aberdeen Town Center
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.47 one way
$22.94 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$12.56
$25.13
premium
$4.93
$13.42
$26.84
diesel
$5.61
$15.28
$30.56
Estimated Tolls: $0.81
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
(11.6 mi)$0.81
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.8
0
$7.27
$3.32
Efficient EV
17.3
0
$6.06
$2.77
EV Truck/SUV
27.7
0
$9.69
$4.43
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
North Bethesda, MD
Late night
in North Bethesda on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Aberdeen, MD
Late night
in Aberdeen on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
29 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 31m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...
The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!
During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip functions as a turn-heavy local drive, requiring your full attention as you navigate through the region. You will spend roughly 17% of your time on highways, utilizing a combination of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, I-95, and the Harbor Tunnel Thruway. While you might expect a smooth interstate cruise, the route features a mix of technical segments rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. In fact, your longest single stretch on the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway is just 15.3 miles. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that shifts frequently as you move between these primary roadways.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.3 mi on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near MD 187 / Old Georgetown Road.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.2 miles you will encounter 21 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: at 0.3 miles (MD 187 / Old Georgetown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.7 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.
On the drive from North Bethesda, MD to Aberdeen, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Burtonsville along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 69.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.81 in tolls one way, starting with Harbor Tunnel Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Aberdeen, 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: at 0.3 miles (MD 187 / Old Georgetown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Aberdeen, MD before heading back.
