Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Bethesda, MD
Kelly
Landover, MD
RDNE Stock project
North Bethesda, MD to Landover, MD is 21.3 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Capital Beltway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within Maryland, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and navigating local roads, rather than a long stretch of highway. Given its short distance and duration, this route is best suited for a quick, efficient transfer between locations without needing extensive planning.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 18% of the route being highway. While the Capital Beltway is a main road involved, you'll encounter a significant amount of local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 12.9 miles on the Capital Beltway, suggesting that the majority of your journey will involve making turns and adjusting speed for local traffic conditions. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires constant attention to road signs and changing routes.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Tudor Lane.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Tudor Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (MD 355 / Rockville Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto Tudor Lane
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto MD 355 / Rockville Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward South Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MD 202: Cheverly, Bladensburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between North Bethesda, MD and Landover, MD, road signs point toward Silver Spring, Washington and Bladensburg.
Silver Spring
Washington
Bladensburg
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 12.9 mi | 16m |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Rockville Pike | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Landover Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Nicholson Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Landover Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Warner Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tudor Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda, MD and Landover, MD.
Start on Tudor Lane
At end of road, turn left onto Tudor Lane
Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive
Turn right onto Nicholson Lane
Turn right onto MD 355
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Take the exit
Turn left onto MD 202
Turn left onto Kilmer Street
At end of road, turn right onto Old Landover Road
Turn left onto Warner Avenue
Turn right onto Dorman Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.53 one way
$7.06 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in North Bethesda on Saturday
Local time
2:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Landover on Saturday
Local time
2:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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