How far is North Bethesda, MD from Odenton, MD?
The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Odenton, MD is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Bethesda and Odenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda and Odenton.
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Start on Tudor Lane
45 m · 9 sec · Tudor Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tudor Lane
103 m · 21 sec · Tudor Lane
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Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive
106 m · 17 sec · Commonwealth Drive
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Turn right onto Nicholson Lane
1767 ft · 59 sec · Nicholson Lane
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Turn right onto Rockville Pike
1.8 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
1690 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
13.2 mi · 17 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 295: North Baltimore
1387 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
8.5 mi · 12 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 198 East: Fort Meade
3071 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Laurel Fort Meade Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Laurel Fort Meade Road
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Take the ramp straight toward MD 32 East: Odenton
1660 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 175: Odenton, Fort Meade
2156 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 175 East: Odenton
569 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Annapolis Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Annapolis Road
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Turn right onto Piney Orchard Parkway
1754 ft · 1 min · Piney Orchard Parkway
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Continue on Piney Orchard Parkway
530 ft · 11 sec · Piney Orchard Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Piney Orchard Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bethesda and Odenton.
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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving North Bethesda and Sunny near Odenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Bethesda to Odenton?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Greenbelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from North Bethesda and 15.6 miles from Odenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Bethesda and Sunny near Odenton.
Stop Ideas Near Greenbelt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenbelt.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Odenton. Straight-line distance: 22.62 mi (36.41 km).
#1 North Bethesda
A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 43,828 |
| Coordinates | 39.0445500, -77.1188700 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Odenton
Census designated place
| Population | 37,132 |
| Coordinates | 39.0840000, -76.7002500 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Odenton (-76.70025, 39.084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.49 | $8.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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