How far is North Bethesda, MD from Severna Park, MD?

The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Severna Park, MD is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
45.86 mi
00h 58m
Flight
30.83 mi
49.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.83 mi
Kilometers
49.61 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.86 mi
Kilometers
73.8 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Severna Park
Sun, Apr 19, 6:44 AM EDT
Return by in North Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 7:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bethesda
2026-04-19T05:46
Arrive Severna Park
Sun, Apr 19, 6:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
North Laurel
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From North Bethesda
21.5 mi
00h 29m
To Severna Park
24.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Bethesda and Severna Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda and Severna Park.

  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 · 21 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

    710 ft · 27 sec · Nicholson Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Old Georgetown Road

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Old Georgetown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Towne Road

    1182 ft · 24 sec · Towne Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Josiah Henson Parkway

    1531 ft · 30 sec · Josiah Henson Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Randolph Road

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Randolph Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward MD 200 Toll East

    1190 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Intercounty Connector

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

    2257 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive

    2986 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville

    1.5 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville

    2970 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie

    1 km · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 16 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1653 ft · 26 sec · Arundel Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Ritchie Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West McKinsey Road

    1243 ft · 38 sec · West McKinsey Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

    802 ft · 23 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bethesda and Severna Park.

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 100 East
12.6 mi · 28%
MD 198 West
9.71 mi · 21%
Randolph Road
6.56 mi · 14%
Intercounty Connector
5.22 mi · 11%
Ritchie Highway
2.36 mi · 5%
MD 198
1.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

MD 100 East

Merge slight left

12 mi · 00h 16m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 29m from North Bethesda
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving North Bethesda and Showers And Thunderstorms near Severna Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Bethesda to Severna Park?

The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from North Bethesda and 24.4 miles from Severna Park.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.62 one way or $13.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around North Bethesda and Showers And Thunderstorms near Severna Park.

Stop Ideas Near North 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 North Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Riverdale Park Town Hall

Riverdale , MD
5008 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737
Rating 3.8/5 5 reviews City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 12.7 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 North Laurel.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Severna Park. Straight-line distance: 30.83 mi (49.61 km).

North Bethesda

#1 North Bethesda

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population43,828
Coordinates39.0445500, -77.1188700
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Severna Park

#2 Severna Park

Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Population37,634
Coordinates39.0703900, -76.5452400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Tudor Lane (-77.119003, 39.044548)
End: Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard (-76.545371, 39.070324)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.13 L · about $6.62
Round trip
$13.24
3.24 gal · 12.26 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.62 $13.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.45 $14.90
Premium $4.95 $8.03 $16.05
Diesel $5.98 $9.69 $19.38

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Bethesda and Severna Park. The current time is 05:46:19.

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.