Origin
Bethesda, MD
Morning in Bethesda on Saturday
Local time
9:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethesda, MD to Aberdeen, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
69.7 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m
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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Aberdeen, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bethesda, MD to Aberdeen, MD covers 69.7 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bethesda Avenue, Arlington Road, Edgemoor Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.56 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.
Midpoint
34.8 miles from Bethesda, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Aberdeen, MD
Full guide →Aberdeen is in Maryland.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 69.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 31m drive with frequent turns across 69.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bethesda Avenue 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bethesda, MD to Aberdeen, MD is easy. At 1h 31m 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 Bethesda, MD to Aberdeen, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bethesda Avenue | — | — |
| Arlington Road | — | — |
| Edgemoor Lane | — | — |
| Wisconsin Avenue | — | — |
| Rockville Pike | — | — |
| Jones Bridge Road | — | — |
| Connecticut Avenue | — | — |
| I 495 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bethesda Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda, MD and Aberdeen, MD.
1
Start on the route
46 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Bethesda Avenue
512 ft
·
25 sec
·
Bethesda Avenue
3
Turn left onto Arlington Road
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Arlington Road
4
Turn right onto Edgemoor Lane
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Edgemoor Lane
5
Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wisconsin Avenue
6
Continue on Rockville Pike
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Rockville Pike
7
Turn right onto Jones Bridge Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Jones Bridge Road
8
Turn left onto Connecticut Avenue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Connecticut Avenue
9
Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
10
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Capital Beltway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Baltimore
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 95 North: Baltimore
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore, New York
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95 North: Baltimore, New York
13
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
21 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
15
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
16
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
17
Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
18
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
19
Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
20
Keep slight right
299 ft
·
4 sec
21
Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
22
Take the exit slight right toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
23
Keep slight right to continue on MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
24
Keep slight right to continue on MD 132: Aberdeen Town Center
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
MD 132: Aberdeen Town Center
25
Turn straight onto West Bel Air Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Bel Air Avenue
26
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 34.8 miles from Bethesda, MD, or about 45m 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 15 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.8 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aberdeen, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bethesda, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bethesda, MD
This is one driving day of about 69.7 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Bethesda, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.8 mi from Bethesda, MD · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.8 miles from Bethesda, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Aberdeen, MD
The final approach into Aberdeen, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.56 one way
$23.11 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.66 | $25.31 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.52 | $27.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.39 | $30.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.76 | $4.46 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Aberdeen, MD
Morning in Aberdeen on Saturday
Local time
9:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
27 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 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 Aberdeen, MD covers 69.7 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bethesda Avenue, Arlington Road, Edgemoor Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.8 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 $11.56 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 Bethesda, MD to Aberdeen, MD is easy. At 1h 31m 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 Bethesda, MD to Aberdeen, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bethesda, MD to Aberdeen, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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