Trip from Landover, MD to North Bethesda, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

32m

Distance

21.7 mi

35 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 30m ★

6 AM

0h 33m

8 AM

0h 39m

10 AM

0h 35m

12 PM

0h 34m

3 PM

0h 35m

5 PM

0h 38m

8 PM

0h 31m

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

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Landover, MD

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North Bethesda, MD

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Trip Overview

Landover, MD to North Bethesda, MD is 21.7 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Capital Beltway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within Maryland, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a route that involves frequent turns and navigating local roads, making it more of a practical commute than a scenic journey. It’s a short trip, easily manageable in a single day, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 21.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

32m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 18% of the route on highways. You'll spend a good portion of your 32 minutes navigating surface streets and making turns. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.1 miles on the Capital Beltway, offering a brief period of more consistent speed before you transition back to more localized travel. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires attention to traffic signals and road changes as you move from faster highway segments to slower, more intricate local roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 18 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 13.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near Baltimore-Washington Parkway.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 21.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (Baltimore-Washington Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1.8 mi into trip | ~4m in | Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5.7 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, 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. Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Coll...

9.8 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 495 / Capital Beltway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 495 / Capital Beltway toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring

19 mi into trip | ~27m 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

21.2 mi into trip | ~31m in | Nicholson Lane

Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Landover, MD and North Bethesda, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, College Park, Silver Spring and Rockville.

Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

1.6 mi in | ~4m

College Park

5.7 mi in | ~9m

Silver Spring

9.8 mi in | ~15m | via I 495

Rockville

19 mi in | ~27m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Capital Beltway	13.1 mi	16m
Baltimore-Washington Parkway	3.9 mi	5m
Rockville Pike	1.8 mi	3m
Warner Avenue	0.7 mi	1m
Annapolis Road	0.5 mi	<1m
Nicholson Lane	0.3 mi	1m
Dorman Street	0.1 mi	<1m
Cooper Lane	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Capital Beltway — 13.1 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Dorman Street

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Dorman Street

Turn left onto Standish Drive

162 ft · 11 sec · Standish Drive

Turn left onto Munsey Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Munsey Street

Turn right onto Warner Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Warner Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Cooper Lane

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Cooper Lane

Turn left onto MD 450

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Annapolis Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward MD 295: Baltimore, Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

3.9 mi · 5 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 95; I 495

3.9 mi · 4 min · Capital Beltway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 495

9.2 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway

Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec

Exit 34 Toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto MD 355

1.8 mi · 3 min · Rockville Pike

Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

0.3 mi · 1 min · Nicholson Lane

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive

347 ft · 17 sec · Commonwealth Drive

Turn right onto Tudor Lane

338 ft · 15 sec · Tudor Lane

Continue on Tudor Lane

146 ft · 6 sec · Tudor Lane

Arrive at destination

Tudor Lane

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.60 one way

$7.20 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$3.94	$7.88
premium	$4.93	$4.21	$8.42
diesel	$5.61	$4.79	$9.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.5	$2.28	$1.04
Efficient EV	5.4	$1.90	$0.87
EV Truck/SUV	8.7	$3.04	$1.39

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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

Landover, MD

Late night in Landover on Saturday

Local time

12:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Bethesda, MD

Late night in North Bethesda on Saturday

Local time

12:40 AM

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

15 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

32m 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 Landover, MD to North Bethesda, MD covers 21.7 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Capital Beltway, Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Rockville Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 10.8 miles from Landover, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.60 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 13 decision points packed into just 21.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.

Between Landover, MD and North Bethesda, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, College Park, Silver Spring 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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Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Landover, MD

North Bethesda, MD

Same local time

15 degrees warmer at arrival

32m on the road

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