Origin
Aberdeen, MD
Late night in Aberdeen on Tuesday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aberdeen, MD to North Bel Air, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aberdeen, MD
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North Bel Air, MD
William Finn
Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Aberdeen to North Bel Air, you are looking at a quick 12.4-mile commute that typically takes about 21 minutes. This short excursion is perfect for a day trip, as you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or heavy travel fatigue. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel should comfortably cover the journey, making this an incredibly economical trip through Maryland’s Northeast region. Since there are zero scheduled stops required, you have the freedom to complete the drive in one efficient go. It is a straightforward local connection that serves as a practical link between these two Maryland communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Churchville Road | 9.4 mi | 15m |
| West Bel Air Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Aberdeen Thruway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Beards Hill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Churchville Road
— 9.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen, MD and North Bel Air, MD.
1
Start on MD 132
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bel Air Avenue
2
Turn right onto Beards Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Beards Hill Road
3
Turn left onto MD 22
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Aberdeen Thruway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on MD 22
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Aberdeen Thruway
5
Continue on MD 22
9.4 mi
·
15 min
·
Churchville Road
6
Turn right onto US 1 Business; MD 924
414 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1 Business; MD 924
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Arrive at destination
MD 924
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 12 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Beards Hill Road
Turn right onto Beards Hill Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
MD 22 / Aberdeen Thruway
Turn left onto MD 22 / Aberdeen Thruway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 1 Business; MD 924 / South Main Street
Turn right onto US 1 Business; MD 924 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
12 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 1 Business; MD 924 / South Main Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1 Business; MD 924 / South Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.11 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.40 | $4.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
North Bel Air, MD
Late night in North Bel Air on Tuesday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than lulled by a monotonous interstate grind. You will navigate via Churchville Road, West Bel Air Avenue, and the Aberdeen Thruway, with the route composed entirely of local roads rather than high-speed highways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 9.4-mile segment on Churchville Road, which serves as the backbone of your journey. Because the highway share is zero percent, you should prepare for a more rhythmic, stop-and-go experience typical of local Maryland transit. The road’s personality is defined by these technical turns, requiring your full attention as you transition between these two points.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.4 mi on Churchville Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 4 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near Beards Hill Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.4 miles you will encounter 4 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (Beards Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (MD 22 / Aberdeen Thruway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (US 1 Business; MD 924 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
412 ft
77 ft
Total Climb
471 ft
Total Descent
169 ft
Highest Point
412 ft
~6.2 mi in
Elevation Range
335 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Newberry Cafe & Bakery
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
21min in
0.2 mi from route
Bel Air, MD
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
16min in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Bel Air, MD
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 05:30-18:30; Sa-Su 06:00-18:30
Visit websiteMamie's Cafe with Love
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
2min in
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Aberdeen, MD
Hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Visit websiteChatime
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
21min in
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Bel Air, MD
Cuisine: bubble_tea
Visit websiteGong Cha
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
21min in
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Bel Air, MD
Cuisine: bubble_tea
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
21min in
1.8 mi from route
~4 min detour
Forest Hill, MD
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Th 06:00-20:00; Fr-Su 06:00-20:30
Visit websiteDomino's
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
21min in
0 mi from route
Bel Air, MD
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su...
Visit websiteLedo Pizza
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
2min in
0.1 mi from route
Aberdeen
Cuisine: pizza;pasta
Visit websitePapa John's
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
2min in
0.1 mi from route
Aberdeen, MD
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su...
Visit websiteScoop's Corner Cafe & Deli
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Aberdeen, MD
Cuisine: sandwich
Visit websiteFrank's Pizza
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Aberdeen, MD
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteWing Paradise
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
Aberdeen, MD
Cuisine: wings
Visit websiteThomas Run Park
Park
Later in the drive, right off the route
14min in
0.1 mi from route
Carsins Run Fields
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
7min in
1.8 mi from route
~4 min detour
Visit website
Shine Field
Park
Near the start, short detour
2.2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Palisades Park
Park
Near the start, short detour
2.4 mi from route
~6 min detour
Whitakers Mill Historic District
Park
Near the end, short detour
21min in
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
MA & PA Heritage (HoH)
Artwork
Near the end, right off the route
21min in
0.1 mi from route
Visit website
Legacy of Harford Mutual (HoH)
Artwork
Near the end, right off the route
21min in
0.1 mi from route
Visit website
Hometown Heritage (HoH)
Artwork
Near the end, right off the route
21min in
0.1 mi from route
Visit website
Linking All So Others Succeed, Inc.
Hotel
Near the end, right off the route
21min in
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Bel Air, MD
Visit websiteBel Air's Family Tree (HoH)
Artwork
Near the end, right off the route
21min in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Visit website
Our Home Town (HoH)
Artwork
Near the end, right off the route
21min in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Visit website
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
About the Cities
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.4 miles on Churchville Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (Beards Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (MD 22 / Aberdeen Thruway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (US 1 Business; MD 924 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Bel Air, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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