How far is Riviera Beach, MD from North Bethesda, MD?
The driving distance from Riviera Beach, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riviera Beach and North Bethesda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riviera Beach and North Bethesda.
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Start on Gina Court
65 m · 15 sec · Gina Court
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Turn left onto Glen Road
37 m · 7 sec · Glen Road
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Continue on Glen Road
1397 ft · 1 min · Glen Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Avenue
30 m · 7 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn left onto Riviera Drive
2589 ft · 1 min · Riviera Drive
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Continue on Fort Smallwood Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Fort Smallwood Road
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Continue on Edwin Raynor Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Edwin Raynor Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward MD 100 West: Baltimore
2207 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
2374 ft · 37 sec · Arundel Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 16 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Baltimore, Washington
1420 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.8 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, College Park
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
8.2 mi · 10 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville
1995 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Rockville Pike
1.8 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike
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Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
1816 ft · 1 min · Nicholson Lane
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Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive
106 m · 18 sec · Commonwealth Drive
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Turn right onto Tudor Lane
103 m · 16 sec · Tudor Lane
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Continue on Tudor Lane
45 m · 7 sec · Tudor Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tudor Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riviera Beach and North Bethesda.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
14.8 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 Riviera Beach 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 Riviera Beach to North Bethesda?
The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 23.1 miles from Riviera Beach and 23.7 miles from North Bethesda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.48 one way or $12.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riviera Beach and Sunny near North Bethesda.
Stop Ideas Near North Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riviera Beach and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 33.82 mi (54.43 km).
#1 Riviera Beach
Riviera Beach is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1667800, -76.5080200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Bethesda
A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 43,828 |
| Coordinates | 39.0445500, -77.1188700 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tudor Lane (-77.119003, 39.044548)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $3.93 | $6.48 | $12.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $8.03 | $16.07 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $10.37 | $20.74 |
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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