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

The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Arden on the Severn, MD is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
40.38 mi
01h 00m
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
40.38 mi
Kilometers
64.99 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arden on the Severn
Wed, Apr 15, 8:54 PM EDT
Return by in North Bethesda
Wed, Apr 15, 9:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bethesda
2026-04-15T19:53
Arrive Arden on the Severn
Wed, Apr 15, 8:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Bethesda
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 North Bethesda
20.2 mi
00h 30m
To Arden on the Severn
20.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tudor Lane

    45 m · 9 sec · Tudor Lane

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tudor Lane

    103 m · 21 sec · Tudor Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive

    106 m · 17 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Nicholson Lane

    1767 ft · 59 sec · Nicholson Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Rockville Pike

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring

    1690 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

    13.2 mi · 17 min · Capital Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295: North Baltimore

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 198 East: Fort Meade

    3071 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Laurel Fort Meade Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Laurel Fort Meade Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward MD 32 East: Odenton

    1660 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Patuxent Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 3 North: Baltimore

    1751 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Robert Crain Highway

    1842 ft · 31 sec · Robert Crain Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Highway

    1424 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Veterans Highway

    1445 ft · 32 sec · Veterans Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Generals Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Generals Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Sunrise Beach Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Sunrise Beach Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Omar Drive

    2736 ft · 1 min · Omar Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Shore View Circle

    17 m · 2 sec · Shore View Circle

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shore View Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
13.2 mi · 33%
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
8.55 mi · 21%
Patuxent Freeway
7.39 mi · 18%
Laurel Fort Meade Road
2.18 mi · 5%
Sunrise Beach Road
1.93 mi · 5%
Rockville Pike
1.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

13.2 mi · 00h 17m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Laurel
00h 30m from North Bethesda
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 20.2 miles from North Bethesda and 20.2 miles from Arden on the Severn.

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 11.4 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 13.4 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 12.4 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
The John Wilson Building
Meeting point 14 mi away

The John Wilson Building

Washington , DC
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rating 4.6/5 21 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 5.6 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 North Bethesda and Arden on the Severn. Straight-line distance: 29.01 mi (46.69 km).

North Bethesda

#1 North Bethesda

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population43,828
Coordinates39.0445500, -77.1188700
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Arden on the Severn

#2 Arden on the Severn

Census designated place

Population1,953
Coordinates39.0659400, -76.5788500
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)
End: Arden on the Severn (-76.57885, 39.06594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.39 L · about $5.80
Round trip
$11.60
2.84 gal · 10.78 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.80 $11.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.53 $13.06
Premium $4.95 $7.03 $14.07
Diesel $5.98 $8.49 $16.98

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between North Bethesda and Arden on the Severn. The current time is 19:53:27.

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.