Origin
Butcher's Hill, MD
Morning in Butcher's Hill on Sunday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Butcher's Hill, MD to South Bel Air, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
26.4 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Butcher's Hill, MD
Yunus Tuğ
South Bel Air, MD
Da Khatri
Trip Overview
Butcher's Hill, MD to South Bel Air, MD is 26.4 miles and takes about 40m via Express Toll Lanes, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, traversing the Northeast region on both ends. Expect a route with frequent turns and a more local feel, rather than a long, uninterrupted highway journey. It’s a straightforward drive, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Express Toll Lanes | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| East Baltimore Street | 1.3 mi | 4m |
| East Lombard Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Emmorton Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Ring Factory Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Express Toll Lanes
— 8.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butcher's Hill, MD and South Bel Air, MD.
1
Start on East Pratt Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Pratt Street
2
Turn left onto South Collington Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Collington Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto East Baltimore Street
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Baltimore Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto MD 150
418 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Haven Street
5
Turn left onto MD 150
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lombard Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 895 North
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 895
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 895
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
297 ft
·
3 sec
10
Merge onto I 95
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 77A
Toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward MD 24 North: Bel Air
Use the slight left lane.
13
Turn left onto MD 24
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto West Ring Factory Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ring Factory Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto MD 924
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Emmorton Road
16
Continue on MD 924
496 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Main Street
17
Turn right onto East MacPhail Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East MacPhail Road
18
Turn left onto South Shamrock Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Shamrock Road
19
Arrive at destination
South Shamrock Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 20.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Collington Avenue
Turn left onto South Collington Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MD 150 / East Lombard Street
Turn left onto MD 150 / East Lombard Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
3.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 895 / Express Toll Lanes
Keep slight left at fork onto I 895 / Express Toll Lanes
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
19.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 77A
Toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood
7
20.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 24 North: Bel Air
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward MD 24 North: Bel Air
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.38 one way
$8.75 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.09
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
(1.4 mi)
$0.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
South Bel Air, MD
Morning in South Bel Air on Sunday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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?
This drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local commute than a monotonous interstate cruise. While you'll utilize segments of the Express Toll Lanes, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, they don't constitute the entirety of the journey, with a highway share of 0%. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.5 miles on the Express Toll Lanes. Be prepared for the road to shift from faster highway sections to more localized segments with more frequent directional changes.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on Express Toll Lanes.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Collington Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 26.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Collington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (MD 150 / East Lombard Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (I 895 / Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Butcher's Hill, MD to South Bel Air, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Edgewood along the way.
Edgewood
19.7 mi in
|
~27m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on Express Toll Lanes. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.09 in tolls one way, starting with Harbor Tunnel Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at South Bel Air, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.1 miles (South Collington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (MD 150 / East Lombard Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (I 895 / Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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