Origin
Brooklyn, MD
Afternoon in Brooklyn on Friday
Local time
3:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn, MD to North Bethesda, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
41.1 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn, MD
Ramon Perucho
North Bethesda, MD
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Brooklyn, MD to North Bethesda, MD covers 41.1 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Harbor Tunnel Thruway, Capital Beltway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.7 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 41.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Brooklyn, MD to North Bethesda, MD covers 41.1 miles and takes about 56m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 2.3 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 17 decision points packed into just 41.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles (Childs Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward Childs Street, Frankfurst Avenue
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 9
Toward Childs Street, Frankfurst Avenue
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Childs Street
Turn left onto Childs Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 895 Toll South
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 895 Toll South
8
28.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, College Park
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 27
Toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, Col...
8
38.4 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville
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 34
Toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brooklyn, MD and North Bethesda, MD, road signs point toward Bethesda, College Park and Rockville.
Bethesda
28.8 mi in
|
~37m
College Park
28.8 mi in
|
~37m
Rockville
38.4 mi in
|
~51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 17.7 mi | 20m |
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| Capital Beltway | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| Rockville Pike | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Harbor Tunnel Throughway | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Patapsco Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 8th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Nicholson Lane | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 17.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, MD and North Bethesda, MD.
1
Start on this road
52 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto 8th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Street
3
Turn left onto MD 173
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Patapsco Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 895 Toll North
5
Merge onto I 895
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 9
Toward Childs Street, Frankfurst Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Childs Street
251 ft
·
14 sec
·
Childs Street
Use the left / right lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 895 Toll South
9
Merge onto I 895
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 895
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 895
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 895
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 95
18 mi
·
20 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 27
Toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, College Park
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda
16
Merge onto I 495
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 34
Toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto MD 355
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Rockville Pike
19
Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Nicholson Lane
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive
347 ft
·
17 sec
·
Commonwealth Drive
21
Turn right onto Tudor Lane
338 ft
·
15 sec
·
Tudor Lane
22
Continue on Tudor Lane
146 ft
·
6 sec
·
Tudor Lane
23
Arrive at destination
Tudor Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.5 mi from Brooklyn, MD · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Brooklyn, 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
$6.81 one way
$13.63 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.07 | $18.15 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.60
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
(8.5 mi)
$0.60
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Afternoon in North Bethesda on Friday
Local time
3:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 9 to 14 mph
3% chance
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
20 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
56m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brooklyn, MD to North Bethesda, MD covers 41.1 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Harbor Tunnel Thruway, Capital Beltway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.5 miles from Brooklyn, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.81 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 is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 41.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles (Childs Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Between Brooklyn, MD and North Bethesda, MD, road signs point toward Bethesda, College Park and Rockville.
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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