Origin
North Bel Air, MD
Late night in North Bel Air on Monday
Local time
4:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Bel Air, MD to North Bethesda, MD
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
67.2 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
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6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Bel Air, MD
William Finn
North Bethesda, MD
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Trip Overview
Traveling from North Bel Air to North Bethesda covers 67.2 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it connects two points within the Maryland region without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $11 on fuel for the journey. The path utilizes a combination of I-95, the Harbor Tunnel Thruway, and the Capital Beltway. Because of the urban nature of these corridors, traffic patterns will likely be the biggest factor in your travel time, so plan accordingly to ensure a smooth transition between these two Maryland hubs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
33.6 miles from North Bel Air, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through the Baltimore metropolitan area. While the route involves major arteries, only 26% of the journey is spent on highways, meaning you will spend significant time on arterial roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-95, covering 17.7 miles before you transition to other segments of the trip. The character of the road shifts frequently as you move from the initial local stretches onto the Harbor Tunnel Thruway and eventually the Capital Beltway. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; instead, it is a technical drive that requires frequent lane changes and navigation through busy transit zones.
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.
North Bond Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
395 ft
5 ft
Total Climb
744 ft
Total Descent
728 ft
Highest Point
395 ft
~67.8 mi in
Elevation Range
390 ft
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 North Bel Air, MD to North Bethesda, MD is easy. At 1h 30m 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 North Bel Air, MD to North Bethesda, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Bond Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Churchville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Baltimore Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John F | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Express Toll Lanes | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Bond Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bel Air, MD and North Bethesda, MD.
1
Start on North Main Street
502 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Continue on North Bond Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Bond Street
3
Turn right onto Churchville Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Churchville Road
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Baltimore Pike
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore Pike
5
Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Baltimore
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: Baltimore
7
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
9
Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
10
Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
11
Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
12
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
13
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
15
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
16
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
20 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, College Park
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, College Park
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda
19
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Capital Beltway
20
Take the exit slight right toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville
21
Turn straight onto Rockville Pike
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Rockville Pike
22
Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Nicholson Lane
23
Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive
348 ft
·
18 sec
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Commonwealth Drive
24
Turn right onto Tudor Lane
338 ft
·
16 sec
·
Tudor Lane
25
Continue on Tudor Lane
148 ft
·
7 sec
·
Tudor Lane
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 30 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though avoiding peak rush hour on the Capital Beltway is highly recommended. Since the entire trip is relatively short, you likely won't need a formal rest stop, allowing you to complete the 67.2 miles in one go. Keep your $11 fuel budget in mind, but ensure your tank is topped off before you merge onto the Harbor Tunnel Thruway to avoid needing to navigate off the main path for gas. Because the route is turn-heavy, double-check your GPS settings before leaving North Bel Air to ensure you are prepared for the complex interchanges ahead. Focus on steady pacing to manage the transition between local roads and the high-traffic interstate segments.
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 33.6 miles from North Bel Air, 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 67.2 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.6 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 16m
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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Open the route before leaving North Bel Air, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from North Bel Air, MD
This is one driving day of about 67.2 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Bel Air, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.6 mi from North Bel Air, MD · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 67.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.6 miles from North Bel Air, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Bethesda, MD
The final approach into North Bethesda, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around North Bethesda, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.12 one way
$22.24 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $12.17 | $24.33 |
| premium | $4.92 | $13.02 | $26.04 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.93 | $29.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.06 | $3.23 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.41 | $4.30 |
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
North Bethesda, MD
Late night in North Bethesda on Monday
Local time
4:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°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
7 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
1h 30m 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 North Bel Air, MD to North Bethesda, MD covers 67.2 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Bond Street, Churchville Road, Baltimore Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.6 miles from North Bel Air, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.12 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 North Bel Air, MD to North Bethesda, MD is easy. At 1h 30m 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 North Bel Air, MD to North Bethesda, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North Bel Air, MD to North Bethesda, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 5 ft to 395 ft elevation with about 744 ft of total climbing.
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