Origin
North Bethesda, MD
Late night in North Bethesda on Monday
Local time
4:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Bethesda, MD to North Bel Air, MD
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
66.1 mi
106 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 24m
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6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m
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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North Bel Air, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel the 66.1 miles from North Bethesda to North Bel Air, expect a commute of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. This trip stays entirely within the Northeast region of Maryland, making it a straightforward day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-95, utilizing the Harbor Tunnel Thruway and Express Toll Lanes to manage the journey. Budgeting around $11 for fuel covers the expenses for this one-way transit. Because the route is relatively short, it offers the flexibility to head out and return on your own schedule without feeling rushed.
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 miles from North Bethesda, 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 balances interstate speed with the complexity of regional navigation. Only 18% of this journey is spent on highways, so you will spend most of your time transitioning between different road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a brief 11.7-mile segment on I-95. The personality of the road shifts frequently, requiring you to remain alert as you move through the various interchanges and toll sections. It is less of a monotonous interstate grind and more of an active, technical drive that demands your full attention.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
471 ft
0 ft
Total Climb
666 ft
Total Descent
682 ft
Highest Point
471 ft
~8.6 mi in
Elevation Range
471 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 Bethesda, MD to North Bel Air, 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 Bethesda, MD to North Bel Air, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tudor Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Commonwealth Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nicholson Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Georgetown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Towne Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Josiah Henson Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Randolph Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Hampshire Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Tudor Lane
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda, MD and North Bel Air, 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
·
21 sec
·
Commonwealth Drive
4
Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Nicholson Lane
5
Turn right onto Old Georgetown Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Old Georgetown Road
6
Continue on Towne Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Towne Road
7
Turn right onto Josiah Henson Parkway
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Josiah Henson Parkway
8
Continue on Randolph Road
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Randolph Road
9
Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
10
Take the ramp right toward MD 200 Toll East
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
MD 200 Toll East
11
Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Intercounty Connector
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
13
Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
MD 198: Konterra Drive
14
Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
15
Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
MD 198 West: Burtonsville
16
Keep slight left
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
17
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
13 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
19
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
20
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
21
Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
22
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
23
Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
24
Keep slight right
299 ft
·
4 sec
25
Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
26
Take the exit slight right toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood
27
Keep slight left to continue on MD 24 North: Bel Air
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
MD 24 North: Bel Air
28
Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
29
Turn right onto Marketplace Drive
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Marketplace Drive
30
Continue on South Atwood Road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Atwood Road
31
Turn right onto Baltimore Pike
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Baltimore Pike
32
Continue on Fulford Avenue
364 ft
·
18 sec
·
Fulford Avenue
33
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Main Street
34
Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
35
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 1.5-hour trip, you have the advantage of planning your departure around local traffic patterns to ensure a smoother experience. You likely will not need to schedule formal stops, as the duration is manageable for most drivers. Keep in mind that the use of Express Toll Lanes is a key part of the route, so ensure your payment method is ready before you hit the road. Because there are no mandatory stops, use the flexibility to your benefit by choosing a departure time that avoids the heaviest congestion on the Harbor Tunnel Thruway. Staying focused on the frequent turns will make the 66.1-mile transit feel much more manageable.
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 miles from North Bethesda, 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 66.1 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Bel Air, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Bethesda, 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 Bethesda, MD
This is one driving day of about 66.1 miles and 1h 30m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33 mi from North Bethesda, MD · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 66.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33 miles from North Bethesda, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Bel Air, MD
The final approach into North Bel Air, 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 Bel Air, 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
$10.94 one way
$21.88 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $11.97 | $23.94 |
| premium | $4.92 | $12.81 | $25.62 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.69 | $29.37 |
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: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.78 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.25 | $4.23 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Bel Air, MD
Late night in North Bel Air on Monday
Local time
4:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°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 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 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 Bethesda, MD to North Bel Air, MD covers 66.1 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 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 33 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 $10.94 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 North Bel Air, 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 Bethesda, MD to North Bel Air, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North Bethesda, MD to North Bel Air, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 0 ft to 471 ft elevation with about 666 ft of total climbing.
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