Origin
North Bethesda, MD
Late night in North Bethesda on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Bethesda, MD to Carney, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
50.2 mi
81 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Bethesda, MD
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Carney, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel the 50.2 miles from North Bethesda to Carney, you can expect a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay. Your travel budget will be minimal, with fuel costs estimated at approximately $8. You will navigate a mix of local roads like Randolph Road and major arteries, specifically I-95 and the Harbor Tunnel Thruway. Since both locations are situated within Maryland, you will stay entirely within the Northeast region throughout your transit. It is a practical, efficient route that gets you from the suburbs of North Bethesda to the Carney area without the need for extensive travel planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | 12.7 mi | 16m |
| I 95 | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| Randolph Road | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| Intercounty Connector | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Baltimore Harbor Tunnel | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Harbor Tunnel Throughway | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
— 12.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda, MD and Carney, 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 19C
Toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
Use 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: Burtonsville
Use 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 46
Toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use 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 right at fork onto I 895
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
24
Merge onto I 95
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
25
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 64
Toward I 695 West, I 695 East: Towson, Essex
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 695 West: Towson
27
Merge onto I 695
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 31B
Toward MD 147 North: Harford Road, Carney
Use the slight right lane.
29
Turn slight right onto MD 147
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Harford Road
30
Turn right
86 ft
·
6 sec
31
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.1 miles from North Bethesda, 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 225 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 49.5 — 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
7
15.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
8
45.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward I 695 West, I 695 East: Towson, Essex
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 64
Toward I 695 West, I 695 East: Towson, Essex
8
49.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward MD 147 North: Harford Road, Carney
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 31B
Toward MD 147 North: Harford Road, Carney
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.32 one way
$16.65 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.12 | $18.23 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.74 | $19.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.08 | $22.17 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.88
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
(12.7 mi)
$0.88
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.27 | $2.41 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.03 | $3.21 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Carney, MD
Late night in Carney on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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 10m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your attention rather than a monotonous highway cruise. Only 24% of this 50.2-mile journey is spent on major highways, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating local streets and interchanges. While you will hit I-95, your longest uninterrupted stretch is a relatively brief 12.7 miles on the Harbor Tunnel Thruway. This transition between local roads and faster highway segments keeps the drive engaging. Be prepared for the varied pace, as the route shifts from the suburban feel of Randolph Road into the more structured flow of the interstate system.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.7 mi on Harbor Tunnel Thruway.
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 Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.2 miles you will encounter 22 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 15.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between North Bethesda, MD and Carney, MD, road signs point toward Burtonsville and Essex.
Burtonsville
13.9 mi in
|
~22m
Essex
45.7 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 50.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.7 miles on Harbor Tunnel Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.88 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 Carney, 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 15.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Carney, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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