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Trip from North Bethesda, MD to Somerset, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

52m

Distance

36 mi

58 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m

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

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Downtown North Bethesda, MD, MD

North Bethesda, MD

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Downtown Somerset, MD, MD

Somerset, MD

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Trip Overview

North Bethesda, MD to Somerset, MD is 36 miles and takes about 52 minutes via I 95 and MD 100, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and remains entirely within Maryland. You'll experience a mixed drive, making it a straightforward and manageable journey. With only 36 miles, it's an ideal option for a quick day trip or an easy commute, offering a practical way to get from point A to point B without significant time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 8.4 mi 9m
MD 100 7.4 mi 10m
Randolph Road 6.6 mi 11m
Intercounty Connector 5.2 mi 6m
Quarterfield Road 1.1 mi 2m
New Hampshire Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
Josiah Henson Parkway 0.3 mi <1m
Old Georgetown Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 8.4 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda, MD and Somerset, 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

8.4 mi · 9 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 53 sec
Exit 43A Toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Merge onto MD 100

7.4 mi · 10 min · MD 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 13A-B Toward I 97: Annapolis, Baltimore Use the slight right lane.
21

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 13A Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge Use the slight right lane.
22

Merge onto I 97

0.1 mi · 7 sec · I 97
23

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 13 Toward MD 174: Quarterfield Road Use the slight right lane.
24

Keep slight right at fork

253 ft · 6 sec
Toward MD 174 East: Glen Burnie Use the slight right lane.
25

Turn straight onto MD 174

1.1 mi · 2 min · Quarterfield Road
Use the straight lane.
26

Continue on Heather Stone Way

447 ft · 25 sec · Heather Stone Way
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
27

Arrive at destination

Heather Stone Way

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

Laurel, MD

18 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

Glen Burnie, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laurel, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18 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 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 13.9 and 34.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
33.6 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit toward I 97: Annapolis, Baltimore

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 13A-B Toward I 97: Annapolis, Baltimore
9
33.9 mi into trip | ~48m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13A Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
8
34.5 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward MD 174: Quarterfield Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13 Toward MD 174: Quarterfield Road
8
34.8 mi into trip | ~49m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MD 174 East: Glen Burnie

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward MD 174 East: Glen Burnie

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.97 one way

$11.94 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.54 $13.07
premium $4.93 $6.98 $13.96
diesel $5.61 $7.95 $15.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.8 0 $3.78 $1.73
Efficient EV 9 0 $3.15 $1.44
EV Truck/SUV 14.4 0 $5.04 $2.30

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

North Bethesda, MD

Morning in North Bethesda on Sunday

Local time

11:13 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

Destination

Somerset, MD

Morning in Somerset on Sunday

Local time

11:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

93°F

Mostly Sunny

S 12 mph 2% 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

52m 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 36-mile drive features a mixed profile, with 45% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I 95 and MD 100, offering opportunities for faster travel. The longest uninterrupted segment is 8.4 miles on I 95, allowing for a consistent pace. As you transition to Randolph Road, expect a change in scenery and speed, moving from highway conditions to more local road driving. This variation means you'll experience different driving dynamics throughout the 52-minute trip.

45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.4 mi on I 95.

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 13.9 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 22 decision points packed into just 36 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 North Bethesda, MD and Somerset, MD, road signs point toward Burtonsville and Baltimore.

Burtonsville

13.9 mi in | ~22m

Baltimore

33.6 mi in | ~47m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 36 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (45%). 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 8.4 miles on I 95. 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 Somerset, 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 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Somerset, 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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