Origin
Bethesda, MD
Evening in Bethesda on Friday
Local time
6:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethesda, MD to Landover, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
20.1 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethesda, MD
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Landover, MD
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Trip Overview
Bethesda, MD to Landover, MD is 20.1 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Capital Beltway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maryland and the Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a practical option for local travel, connecting two points without significant time commitment. Given its brevity, this route is best suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in departure and arrival times.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 20.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 19% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a mix of road types, including segments on the Capital Beltway, Baltimore-Washington Parkway, and Jones Bridge Road. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 11.2 miles on the Capital Beltway, after which you'll likely navigate more local streets. Expect frequent turns and traffic lights, making it feel more like navigating through a series of towns rather than a direct highway transit.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Capital Beltway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Arlington Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.1 miles (Arlington Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Edgemoor Lane): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Arlington Road
Turn left onto Arlington Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Edgemoor Lane
Turn right onto Edgemoor Lane
Navigation decision point
7
2.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
7
14.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward South Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 22B
Toward South Washington
7
18.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward MD 202: Cheverly, Bladensburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 202: Cheverly, Bladensburg
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bethesda, MD and Landover, MD, road signs point toward Silver Spring, Washington and Bladensburg.
Silver Spring
2.8 mi in
|
~7m
Washington
14.3 mi in
|
~21m
Bladensburg
18.6 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 11.2 mi | 14m |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Jones Bridge Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Landover Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Wisconsin Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Connecticut Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Edgemoor Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Arlington Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Capital Beltway
— 11.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda, MD and Landover, MD.
1
Start on this road
44 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Bethesda Avenue
510 ft
·
24 sec
·
Bethesda Avenue
3
Turn left onto Arlington Road
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Arlington Road
4
Turn right onto Edgemoor Lane
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Edgemoor Lane
5
Turn left onto MD 355
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wisconsin Avenue
6
Continue on MD 355
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Rockville Pike
7
Turn right onto Jones Bridge Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Jones Bridge Road
8
Turn left onto MD 185
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Connecticut Avenue
Use the left / slight left lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 495
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 22B
Toward South Washington
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward MD 202: Cheverly, Bladensburg
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto MD 202
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Landover Road
15
Turn left onto Kilmer Street
345 ft
·
11 sec
·
Kilmer Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto Old Landover Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Old Landover Road
17
Turn left onto Warner Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Warner Avenue
18
Turn right onto Dorman Street
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
Dorman Street
19
Arrive at destination
Dorman Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.66 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 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 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
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, MD
Evening in Landover on Friday
Local time
6:28 PM
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
3 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bethesda, MD to Landover, MD covers 20.1 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Capital Beltway, Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Jones Bridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.1 miles from Bethesda, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.33 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Arlington Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Edgemoor Lane): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bethesda, MD and Landover, MD, road signs point toward Silver Spring, Washington and Bladensburg.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Monocacy National Battlefield.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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