Origin
North Bethesda, MD
Morning in North Bethesda on Thursday
Local time
11:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Bethesda, MD to Berwyn Heights, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Bethesda, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Bethesda, MD to Berwyn Heights, MD covers 16 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tudor Lane, Commonwealth Drive, Nicholson Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 16 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 24m drive with frequent turns across 16 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tudor Lane is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from North Bethesda, MD to Berwyn Heights, MD is easy. At 24m 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 Bethesda, MD to Berwyn Heights, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tudor Lane | — | — |
| Commonwealth Drive | — | — |
| Nicholson Lane | — | — |
| Rockville Pike | — | — |
| I 495 East | — | — |
| Capital Beltway | — | — |
| MD 201 | — | — |
| MD 201 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Tudor Lane
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda, MD and Berwyn Heights, MD.
1
Start on Tudor Lane
148 ft
·
9 sec
·
Tudor Lane
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Tudor Lane
338 ft
·
21 sec
·
Tudor Lane
3
Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive
348 ft
·
17 sec
·
Commonwealth Drive
4
Turn right onto Nicholson Lane
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Nicholson Lane
5
Turn right onto Rockville Pike
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Rockville Pike
6
Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
7
Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Capital Beltway
8
Take the exit slight right toward MD 201: Greenbelt, Bladensburg
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
MD 201: Greenbelt, Bladensburg
9
Keep slight right to continue on MD 201 South: Kenilworth Avenue, Bladensburg
259 ft
·
6 sec
·
MD 201 South: Kenilworth Avenue, Bladensburg
10
Turn straight onto Kenilworth Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Kenilworth Avenue
11
Turn slight right onto MD 193: University of Maryland
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
MD 193: University of Maryland
12
Turn right onto Greenbelt Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Greenbelt Road
13
Turn left onto 62nd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
62nd Avenue
14
Turn right onto Quebec Place
512 ft
·
18 sec
·
Quebec Place
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.65 one way
$5.31 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Berwyn Heights, MD
Morning in Berwyn Heights on Thursday
Local time
11:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
24m 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 Berwyn Heights, MD covers 16 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tudor Lane, Commonwealth Drive, Nicholson Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8 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 $2.65 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 Bethesda, MD to Berwyn Heights, MD is easy. At 24m 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 Bethesda, MD to Berwyn Heights, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North Bethesda, MD to Berwyn Heights, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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