How far is Arden on the Severn, MD from North Bethesda, MD?

The driving distance from Arden on the Severn, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.95 mi
00h 59m
Flight
29.01 mi
46.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.01 mi
Kilometers
46.69 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.95 mi
Kilometers
61.08 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bethesda
Wed, Apr 15, 10:22 PM EDT
Return by in Arden on the Severn
Wed, Apr 15, 11:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arden on the Severn
2026-04-15T21:22
Arrive North Bethesda
Wed, Apr 15, 10:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arden on the Severn
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Laurel
MD

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Arden on the Severn
19 mi
00h 29m
To North Bethesda
19 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arden on the Severn and North Bethesda.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arden on the Severn and North Bethesda.

  1. 1

    Start on Shore View Circle

    17 m · 3 sec · Shore View Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Omar Drive

    2736 ft · 1 min · Omar Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Sunrise Beach Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Sunrise Beach Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Generals Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Generals Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Generals Highway

    1044 ft · 30 sec · Generals Highway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Highway

    127 m · 10 sec · Veterans Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Maryland 3 Service Road

    148 m · 14 sec · Maryland 3 Service Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Jabez Run

    989 ft · 17 sec · Jabez Run

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward Bowie, Fort Meade

    685 ft · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Robert Crain Highway

    61 m · 3 sec · Robert Crain Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 32 West: Odenton, Fort Meade

    1.2 km · 60 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Patuxent Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 198: Fort Meade, Laurel

    1629 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    79 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    579 ft · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Laurel Fort Meade Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Laurel Fort Meade Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Laurel Fort Meade Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Laurel Fort Meade Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto MD 295: Washington

    1656 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Powder Mill Road, Beltsville

    1621 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Powder Mill Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Powder Mill Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 West: Silver Spring, Baltimore

    1273 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    3134 ft · 41 sec · Capital Beltway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.2 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville

    1995 ft · 38 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Rockville Pike

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

    1816 ft · 1 min · Nicholson Lane

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive

    106 m · 18 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Tudor Lane

    103 m · 16 sec · Tudor Lane

  31. 31

    Continue on Tudor Lane

    45 m · 7 sec · Tudor Lane

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tudor Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arden on the Severn and North Bethesda.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
9.79 mi · 26%
Patuxent Freeway
6.87 mi · 18%
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
4.6 mi · 12%
Powder Mill Road
3.52 mi · 9%
Laurel Fort Meade Road
2.62 mi · 7%
Sunrise Beach Road
1.93 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

9.2 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Laurel
00h 29m from Arden on the Severn
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arden on the Severn and Sunny near North Bethesda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arden on the Severn to North Bethesda?

The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Arden on the Severn and 19 miles from North Bethesda.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29 miles (46.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arden on the Severn and Sunny near North Bethesda.

Stop Ideas Near South Laurel

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.4 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
City of Bowie
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
15901 Excalibur Rd, Bowie, MD 20716
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews City Hall,City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 6.6 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Laurel.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

13 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

19 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

23 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

26 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arden on the Severn and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 29.01 mi (46.69 km).

Arden on the Severn

#1 Arden on the Severn

Census designated place

Population1,953
Coordinates39.0659400, -76.5788500
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
North Bethesda

#2 North Bethesda

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population43,828
Coordinates39.0445500, -77.1188700
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Arden on the Severn (-76.57885, 39.06594)
End: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.07 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.95
2.68 gal · 10.14 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.48 $10.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.16 $12.33
Premium $4.95 $6.64 $13.28
Diesel $5.98 $8.01 $16.03

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Arden on the Severn and North Bethesda. The current time is 21:22:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.