Origin
Arden on the Severn, MD
Night in Arden on the Severn on Wednesday
Local time
10:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arden on the Severn, MD to North Bethesda, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
59m
Distance
38 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
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.
Arden on the Severn, MD
Jonathan Borba
North Bethesda, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Arden on the Severn, MD to North Bethesda, MD covers 38 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Omar Drive, Sunrise Beach Road, Generals Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
19 miles from Arden on the Severn, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 38 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Omar Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Arden on the Severn, MD to North Bethesda, MD is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arden on the Severn, MD to North Bethesda, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Omar Drive | — | — |
| Sunrise Beach Road | — | — |
| Generals Highway | — | — |
| Veterans Highway | — | — |
| Maryland 3 Service Road | — | — |
| Jabez Run | — | — |
| Bowie | — | — |
| Robert Crain Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Omar Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arden on the Severn, MD and North Bethesda, MD.
1
Start on Shore View Circle
56 ft
·
3 sec
·
Shore View Circle
2
Turn right onto Omar Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Omar Drive
3
Continue on Sunrise Beach Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Sunrise Beach Road
4
Turn right onto Generals Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Generals Highway
5
Keep slight left to continue on Generals Highway
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Generals Highway
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Highway
417 ft
·
10 sec
·
Veterans Highway
7
Turn right onto Maryland 3 Service Road
486 ft
·
14 sec
·
Maryland 3 Service Road
8
Turn left onto Jabez Run
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Jabez Run
9
Take the ramp straight toward Bowie, Fort Meade
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Bowie, Fort Meade
10
Merge slight left onto Robert Crain Highway
200 ft
·
3 sec
·
Robert Crain Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward MD 32 West: Odenton, Fort Meade
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MD 32 West: Odenton, Fort Meade
12
Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Patuxent Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward MD 198: Fort Meade, Laurel
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
MD 198: Fort Meade, Laurel
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
259 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
15
Exit the roundabout
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Laurel Fort Meade Road
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
Laurel Fort Meade Road
17
Exit the roundabout onto Laurel Fort Meade Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Laurel Fort Meade Road
18
Turn left onto MD 295: Washington
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
MD 295: Washington
19
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
20
Take the exit slight right toward Powder Mill Road, Beltsville
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Powder Mill Road, Beltsville
21
Turn right onto Powder Mill Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Powder Mill Road
22
Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Avenue
23
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 West: Silver Spring, Baltimore
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 95 North, I 495 West: Silver Spring, Baltimore
24
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Capital Beltway
25
Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Capital Beltway
26
Take the exit slight right toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville
27
Turn straight onto Rockville Pike
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Rockville Pike
28
Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Nicholson Lane
29
Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive
348 ft
·
18 sec
·
Commonwealth Drive
30
Turn right onto Tudor Lane
338 ft
·
16 sec
·
Tudor Lane
31
Continue on Tudor Lane
148 ft
·
7 sec
·
Tudor Lane
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 19 miles from Arden on the Severn, MD, or about 29m into the drive.
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 38 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Bethesda, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Arden on the Severn, MD.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arden on the Severn, MD
This is one driving day of about 38 miles and 59m.
At 38 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19 mi from Arden on the Severn, MD · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
Arriving in North Bethesda, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into North Bethesda, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $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.
Destination
North Bethesda, MD
Night in North Bethesda on Wednesday
Local time
10:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
32 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
59m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Arden on the Severn, MD to North Bethesda, MD covers 38 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Omar Drive, Sunrise Beach Road, Generals Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19 miles from Arden on the Severn, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Arden on the Severn, MD to North Bethesda, MD is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arden on the Severn, MD to North Bethesda, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Arden on the Severn, MD to North Bethesda, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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