How far is Overlea, MD from North Bethesda, MD?

The driving distance from Overlea, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 50.3 miles (81 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.32 mi
00h 57m
Flight
38.88 mi
62.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.88 mi
Kilometers
62.57 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.32 mi
Kilometers
80.99 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 6:40 AM EDT
Return by in Overlea
Sun, Apr 19, 7:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Overlea
2026-04-19T05:43
Arrive North Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 6:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Overlea
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
Jessup
MD

Locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, United States

From Overlea
24.9 mi
00h 28m
To North Bethesda
25.5 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Overlea and North Bethesda.

  1. 1

    Start on Belair Road

    2177 ft · 52 sec · Belair Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 695 East: Essex

    2474 ft · 53 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    1833 ft · 28 sec · Baltimore Beltway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: New York, Baltimore

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Baltimore

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  8. 8

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2671 ft · 42 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  10. 10

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    6 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, College Park

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Capital Beltway

  15. 15

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

    1995 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Rockville Pike

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

    1816 ft · 1 min · Nicholson Lane

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive

    106 m · 18 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Tudor Lane

    103 m · 16 sec · Tudor Lane

  20. 20

    Continue on Tudor Lane

    45 m · 7 sec · Tudor Lane

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tudor Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Overlea 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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
32.3 mi · 64%
Capital Beltway
8.17 mi · 16%
Rockville Pike
1.81 mi · 4%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
1.47 mi · 3%
I 495 West
1.44 mi · 3%
I 95 South
1.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Merge slight left

17.7 mi · 00h 20m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
38.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jessup
00h 28m from Overlea
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Overlea and Rain Showers near North Bethesda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Overlea to North Bethesda?

The road trip is about 50.3 miles (81 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Jessup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Overlea and 25.5 miles from North Bethesda.

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

The direct path is about 38.9 miles (62.6 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Overlea and Rain Showers near North Bethesda.

Stop Ideas Near Jessup

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 Jessup and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 14.4 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 Jessup.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

8 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

23 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

33 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Overlea and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 38.88 mi (62.57 km).

Overlea

#1 Overlea

Census designated place

Population12,275
Coordinates39.3634400, -76.5205200
Altitude69
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: Belair Road (-76.520728, 39.363578)
End: Tudor Lane (-77.119003, 39.044548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.72 L · about $7.27
Round trip
$14.55
3.56 gal · 13.44 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.27 $14.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.19 $16.37
Premium $4.95 $8.82 $17.64
Diesel $5.98 $10.64 $21.29

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 Overlea and North Bethesda. The current time is 05:43:28.

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.