Origin
North Bethesda, MD
Late night in North Bethesda on Sunday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Bethesda, MD to Landover Hills, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
20.3 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Bethesda, MD
Kelly
Landover Hills, MD
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
North Bethesda, MD to Landover Hills, MD is 20.3 miles and takes about 30m via Capital Beltway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in Maryland. Given its brief distance and duration, it's a straightforward local drive ideal for a quick transit or a segment of a larger journey. You'll primarily navigate local roads and a portion of the Capital Beltway, making it an accessible drive for most vehicles. Plan for a simple, direct commute with minimal logistical considerations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 15.4 mi | 19m |
| Rockville Pike | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Annapolis Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Nicholson Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 71st Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Tudor Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Commonwealth Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 70th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Capital Beltway
— 15.4 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda, MD and Landover Hills, 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
·
17 sec
·
Commonwealth Drive
4
Turn right onto Nicholson Lane
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Nicholson Lane
5
Turn right onto MD 355
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Rockville Pike
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Merge onto I 495
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 20B-A
Toward MD 450: Bladensburg, Lanham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
512 ft
·
12 sec
Toward MD 450 West: Bladensburg
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto MD 450
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Annapolis Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto 71st Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
71st Avenue
12
Turn sharp left onto 70th Avenue
172 ft
·
7 sec
·
70th Avenue
13
Turn straight onto 71st Avenue
60 ft
·
2 sec
·
71st Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
71st Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 20.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MD 355 / Rockville Pike
Turn right onto MD 355 / Rockville Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
8
18 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward MD 450: Bladensburg, Lanham
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 20B-A
Toward MD 450: Bladensburg, Lanham
8
18.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 450 West: Bladensburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward MD 450 West: Bladensburg
6
20.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
70th Avenue
Turn sharp left onto 70th Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.37 one way
$6.73 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.94 | $7.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Landover Hills, MD
Late night in Landover Hills on Sunday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
1 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
30m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting frequent navigation through city streets rather than sustained highway cruising, as indicated by its 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 15.4 miles on the Capital Beltway, offering a brief period of faster travel before you re-enter more complex local road systems. Expect to engage with traffic signals and turns frequently, particularly on Rockville Pike and Annapolis Road. The drive's personality shifts from potential highway speed to more deliberate local navigation as you progress.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.4 mi on Capital Beltway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.5 miles in near MD 355 / Rockville Pike.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 20.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MD 355 / Rockville Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18 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.
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 Landover Hills, MD, road signs point toward Silver Spring and Lanham.
Silver Spring
2.3 mi in
|
~5m
Lanham
18 mi in
|
~25m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.4 miles on Capital Beltway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Landover Hills, 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 0.5 miles (MD 355 / Rockville Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18 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 Landover Hills, 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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