Origin
North Bethesda, MD
Late night in North Bethesda on Friday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
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Live forecast
Trip from North Bethesda, MD to Riviera Beach, MD
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
45 mi
72 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
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Bethesda, MD
Kelly
Riviera Beach, MD
Sarah O'Shea
Trip Overview
This straightforward 45-mile drive from North Bethesda, MD to Riviera Beach, MD takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes, making it an easy day trip. You'll primarily navigate via MD 100 and I-95, with a stretch on Randolph Road. With a highway share of 47%, expect a mixed driving experience. The estimated fuel cost is a manageable $7, and there are no overnight stays required. This route is a simple, direct connection within the Northeast region of Maryland.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 45 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive presents a mixed profile, with a highway share of 47% indicating a blend of faster roads and more local travel. You'll experience an uninterrupted stretch of 12 miles on MD 100, offering a consistent pace before transitioning. The route's character shifts as you move from potentially more suburban roads onto the interstate and then back to local thoroughfares, providing a varied driving experience rather than a monotonous journey.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MD 100 is the longest continuous segment at about 12 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 0.3 miles in near MD 187 / Old Georgetown Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45 miles you will encounter 23 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: at 0.3 miles (MD 187 / Old Georgetown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MD 187 / Old Georgetown Road
Turn right onto MD 187 / Old Georgetown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
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
7
15.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
7
25.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43A
Toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
7
38.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway toward MD 100 East: Gibson Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward MD 100 East: Gibson Island
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from North Bethesda, MD to Riviera Beach, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Burtonsville along the way.
Burtonsville
13.9 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MD 100 | 12 mi | 16m |
| I 95 | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| Randolph Road | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| Intercounty Connector | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Edwin Raynor Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Fort Smallwood Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| New Hampshire Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
MD 100
— 12 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda, MD and Riviera Beach, MD.
1
Start on Tudor Lane
146 ft
·
8 sec
·
Tudor Lane
2
At end of road, turn left onto Tudor Lane
338 ft
·
20 sec
·
Tudor Lane
3
Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive
347 ft
·
20 sec
·
Commonwealth Drive
4
Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Nicholson Lane
5
Turn right onto MD 187
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Old Georgetown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on Towne Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Towne Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Josiah Henson Parkway
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Josiah Henson Parkway
8
Continue on Randolph Road
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Randolph Road
9
Turn left onto MD 650
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward MD 200 Toll East
11
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Intercounty Connector
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 19C
Toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
Toward MD 198: Konterra Drive
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
17
Merge onto I 95
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 43A
Toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto MD 100
12 mi
·
16 min
·
MD 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto MD 10; MD 100
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Arundel Expressway
21
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Toward MD 100 East: Gibson Island
Use the slight left lane.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 20
Toward Edwin Raynor Boulevard
Use the right lane.
23
Turn right onto Edwin Raynor Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Edwin Raynor Boulevard
24
Continue on MD 173
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Smallwood Road
25
Continue on Riviera Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Riviera Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
At end of road, turn right onto Main Avenue
97 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Avenue
27
Turn left onto Glen Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Glen Road
28
At end of road, turn left onto Glen Road
120 ft
·
7 sec
·
Glen Road
29
Turn right onto Gina Court
212 ft
·
9 sec
·
Gina Court
30
Arrive at destination
Gina Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.5 mi from North Bethesda, MD · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from North Bethesda, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Riviera Beach, MD
The final approach into Riviera Beach, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.46 one way
$14.92 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.73 | $17.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.94 | $19.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Riviera Beach, MD
Late night in Riviera Beach on Friday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
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
30 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 5m 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 Riviera Beach, MD covers 45 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MD 100, I 95, Randolph Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.5 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 $7.46 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 45 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (MD 187 / Old Georgetown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from North Bethesda, MD to Riviera Beach, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Burtonsville along the way.
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