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Trip from Cape Saint Claire, 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

1h 15m

Distance

50.6 mi

81 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Cape Saint Claire, MD, MD

Cape Saint Claire, MD

Jay Johnson

Downtown South Bel Air, MD, MD

South Bel Air, MD

Da Khatri

Trip Overview

This 57-mile journey from Cape Saint Claire to South Bel Air, Maryland, will take you about 1 hour and 9 minutes to complete. With no highway driving, expect a more local experience, primarily on Latrobe Drive, Chestnut Tree Drive, and Green Holly Drive. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $9. Given its short duration and manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single day trip, allowing for a relaxed pace. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region throughout your drive, staying within the state of Maryland.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Express Toll Lanes 8.5 mi 9m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway 7.3 mi 8m
Harbor Tunnel Thruway 5.9 mi 8m
Governor Ritchie Highway 5.2 mi 8m
Arundel Expressway 4.5 mi 6m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway 4.3 mi 6m
College Parkway 4 mi 7m
Harbor Tunnel Throughway 3.1 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Express Toll Lanes — 8.5 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Saint Claire, MD and South Bel Air, MD.

1

Start on Dogwood Tree Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Dogwood Tree Drive
2

Turn left onto Latrobe Drive

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Latrobe Drive
3

Turn right onto Chestnut Tree Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Chestnut Tree Drive
4

At end of road, turn left onto Green Holly Drive

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Green Holly Drive
5

Turn right onto College Parkway

4.0 mi · 7 min · College Parkway
6

Turn right onto MD 2

5.2 mi · 8 min · Governor Ritchie Highway
7

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
8

Merge onto MD 10

1.1 mi · 1 min · Arundel Expressway
9

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10

3.4 mi · 4 min · Arundel Expressway
Toward MD 10 North: Baltimore Use the slight right lane.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward MD 270 Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn left onto MD 270

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Furnace Branch Road
Use the left lane.
12

Turn right onto MD 2

1.2 mi · 2 min · Ritchie Highway
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn slight right

0.3 mi · 20 sec
Toward I 895
14

Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

3.1 mi · 4 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
15

Continue on I 895

2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on I 895

1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
17

Continue on I 895

3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto I 895

8.5 mi · 9 min · Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
19

Keep slight right at fork

297 ft · 3 sec
20

Merge onto I 95

7.3 mi · 8 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 77A Toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward MD 24 North: Bel Air Use the slight left lane.
23

Turn left onto MD 24

4.3 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
24

Turn right onto West Ring Factory Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Ring Factory Road
Use the right lane.
25

Turn left onto MD 924

0.6 mi · 1 min · Emmorton Road
26

Continue on MD 924

496 ft · 17 sec · South Main Street
27

Turn right onto East MacPhail Road

0.3 mi · 44 sec · East MacPhail Road
28

Turn left onto South Shamrock Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Shamrock Road
29

Arrive at destination

South Shamrock Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

census-designated place in Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dundalk, MD

25 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Kensington, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dundalk, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Cape Saint Claire, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 11.7 and 44.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
11.7 mi into trip | ~20m in | MD 10 / Arundel Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10 / Arundel Expressway toward MD 10 North: Baltimore

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward MD 10 North: Baltimore
6
15 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward MD 270

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward MD 270
6
28 mi into trip | ~44m 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
43.9 mi into trip | ~1h 3m 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
44.2 mi into trip | ~1h 3m 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

$8.39 one way

$16.78 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $9.19 $18.38
premium $4.93 $9.81 $19.63
diesel $5.61 $11.17 $22.34

Estimated Tolls: $0.41

Harbor Tunnel Thruway (5.9 mi) $0.41

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Tolls

$0

Total

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.2 0 $5.31 $2.43
Efficient EV 12.7 0 $4.43 $2.02
EV Truck/SUV 20.2 0 $7.08 $3.24

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Cape Saint Claire, MD

Morning in Cape Saint Claire on Sunday

Local time

10:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Bel Air, MD

Morning in South Bel Air on Sunday

Local time

10:39 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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 15m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns rather than cruising on long, straight stretches. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on local roads for the entire 57 miles. There isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, suggesting frequent intersections and changes in direction. The road will likely feel like a continuous series of neighborhood streets and local thoroughfares, demanding your attention with its frequent directional shifts.

Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 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 11.7 miles in near MD 10 / Arundel Expressway.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.6 miles you will encounter 20 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 11.7 miles (MD 10 / Arundel Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28 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.

On the drive from Cape Saint Claire, MD to South Bel Air, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Edgewood along the way.

Edgewood

43.9 mi in | ~1h 3m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 50.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 15m 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 $0.41 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 11.7 miles (MD 10 / Arundel Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28 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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