Trip from North Bethesda, MD to Aberdeen, MD

Drive Time

1h 31m

Distance

69.2 mi

111 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 25m ★

6 AM

1h 32m

8 AM

1h 46m

10 AM

1h 36m

12 PM

1h 35m

3 PM

1h 37m

5 PM

1h 45m

8 PM

1h 27m

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

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North Bethesda, MD

Kelly

Aberdeen, MD

Jonathan Borba

Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from North Bethesda to Aberdeen, you are looking at a 69.2-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 31 minutes. This trip stays entirely within Maryland, moving you across the Northeast region. Given the manageable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a simple day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend approximately $11 on fuel for the trek. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, the convenience of this short drive makes it a straightforward choice for your schedule.

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

34.6 miles from North Bethesda, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip functions as a turn-heavy local drive, requiring your full attention as you navigate through the region. You will spend roughly 17% of your time on highways, utilizing a combination of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, I-95, and the Harbor Tunnel Thruway. While you might expect a smooth interstate cruise, the route features a mix of technical segments rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. In fact, your longest single stretch on the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway is just 15.3 miles. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that shifts frequently as you move between these primary roadways.

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

There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.3 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 13.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 69.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

13.9 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

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 19C Toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

14.9 mi into trip | ~24m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville

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

Use the none lane. Toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville

66.7 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Take the exit toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

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 85 Toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

67 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 85 Toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

67.3 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MD 132: Aberdeen Town Center

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward MD 132: Aberdeen Town Center

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from North Bethesda, MD to Aberdeen, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Burtonsville along the way.

Burtonsville

13.9 mi in | ~22m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway	15.3 mi	17m
I 95	11.7 mi	13m
Harbor Tunnel Thruway	11.6 mi	15m
Express Toll Lanes	8.5 mi	9m
Randolph Road	6.6 mi	11m
Intercounty Connector	5.2 mi	6m
West Bel Air Avenue	1.7 mi	3m
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel	1.4 mi	2m

Longest stretch: John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway — 15.3 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Tudor Lane

146 ft · 8 sec · Tudor Lane

At end of road, turn left onto Tudor Lane

338 ft · 20 sec · Tudor Lane

Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive

347 ft · 20 sec · Commonwealth Drive

Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Nicholson Lane

Turn right onto MD 187

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Old Georgetown Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on Towne Road

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Towne Road

Use the left / none lanes.

Turn right onto Josiah Henson Parkway

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Josiah Henson Parkway

Use the none lane.

Continue on Randolph Road

6.6 mi · 11 min · Randolph Road

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto MD 650

0.9 mi · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward MD 200 Toll East

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

5.2 mi · 6 min · Intercounty Connector

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Exit 19C Toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 39 sec

Toward MD 198: Konterra Drive Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 39 sec

Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 50 sec

Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 95

12 mi · 13 min · I 95

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 895

5.7 mi · 6 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Exit 46 Toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 895

1.0 mi · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Continue on I 895

2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 895

1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

Continue on I 895

3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 895

8.5 mi · 9 min · Express Toll Lanes

Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight right at fork

297 ft · 3 sec

Merge onto I 95

15 mi · 17 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 85 Toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 85 Toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 19 sec

Toward MD 132: Aberdeen Town Center Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto MD 132

1.7 mi · 3 min · West Bel Air Avenue

Arrive at destination

MD 132

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip with no required stops, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. However, because the route involves navigating through busy metropolitan areas and tunnel systems, try to avoid peak rush hours to keep your travel time closer to the 1 hour and 31-minute estimate. Keep your fuel budget around $11 in mind, though it is always smart to fill up before you leave North Bethesda to avoid fluctuating prices along the interstate. Since the drive is short and direct, you won't need to worry about complex pacing or rest breaks. Focus your energy on navigating the interchanges of the Harbor Tunnel Thruway, as these sections require the most alertness during your 69.2-mile transit.

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 34.6 miles from North Bethesda, MD, or about 47m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.3 miles.

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 69.2 miles or 1h 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 34.6 miles or 47m 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 North Bethesda, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Bethesda, MD

This is one driving day of about 69.2 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Bethesda, 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.

The longest stretch is on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway for about 15.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.6 mi from North Bethesda, MD · 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 69.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from North 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Aberdeen, 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

$11.45 one way

$22.90 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$12.53	$25.06
premium	$4.92	$13.41	$26.82
diesel	$5.64	$15.37	$30.75

Estimated Tolls: $0.81

Harbor Tunnel Thruway (11.6 mi) $0.81

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.8	$7.27	$3.32
Efficient EV	17.3	$6.06	$2.77
EV Truck/SUV	27.7	$9.69	$4.43

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.

Forecast data refreshed 10 hours ago

Origin

North Bethesda, MD

Evening in North Bethesda on Sunday

Local time

6:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Aberdeen, MD

Evening in Aberdeen on Sunday

Local time

6:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

26 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 North Bethesda, MD to Aberdeen, MD covers 69.2 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 John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, I 95, Harbor Tunnel Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 34.6 miles from North Bethesda, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.45 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.

On the drive from North Bethesda, MD to Aberdeen, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Burtonsville along the way.

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Trip from North Bethesda, MD to Aberdeen, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Aberdeen, MD

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

North Bethesda, MD

Aberdeen, MD

Same local time

26 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 31m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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