Origin
Edgewood, MD
Late night in Edgewood on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgewood, 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
17m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 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 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgewood, MD
Jonathan Borba
North Bel Air, MD
William Finn
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Edgewood to North Bel Air, Maryland, you are looking at a very manageable 9.8-mile journey. Expect to spend about 17 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stays. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is a highly economical route for your transit through the Northeast region. You will navigate primarily via the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, Edgewood Road, and South Main Street. Because the distance is so short, you have total flexibility in your schedule, allowing you to complete the transit quickly and get on with your day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| Edgewood Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Baltimore Pike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Emmorton Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Marketplace Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Atwood Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fulford Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
— 6.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewood, MD and North Bel Air, MD.
1
Start on this road
50 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Trimble Road
74 ft
·
9 sec
·
Trimble Road
3
Turn left onto MD 755
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Edgewood Road
4
Turn right onto MD 24
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Emmorton Road
5
Continue on MD 24
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Marketplace Drive
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Marketplace Drive
7
Continue on South Atwood Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Atwood Road
8
Turn right onto US 1 Business
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Baltimore Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 1 Business
363 ft
·
17 sec
·
Fulford Avenue
10
Turn left onto US 1 Business; MD 924
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1 Business; MD 924
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Arrive at destination
MD 924
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Trimble Road
Turn right onto Trimble Road
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 755 / Edgewood Road
Turn left onto MD 755 / Edgewood Road
Navigation decision point
6
8.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 1 Business / Baltimore Pike
Turn right onto US 1 Business / Baltimore Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
9.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 1 Business; MD 924 / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 1 Business; MD 924 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
9.3 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
$1.62 one way
$3.25 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
North Bel Air, MD
Late night in North Bel Air on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 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
4 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
17m 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 9.8-mile transit is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. You will spend 0% of your time on major highways, as the route relies entirely on local roads to connect the two Maryland communities. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 6.8 miles along the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, which provides the bulk of the distance. Because you are navigating local streets, expect frequent turns and a steady pace rather than long, monotonous stretches. The character of the drive remains consistent throughout, requiring your full attention as you transition between the various local roadways.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.
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 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Trimble 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 9.8 miles you will encounter 6 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: near the start (Trimble Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (MD 755 / Edgewood Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (US 1 Business / Baltimore Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
379 ft
27 ft
Total Climb
473 ft
Total Descent
145 ft
Highest Point
379 ft
~9.8 mi in
Elevation Range
352 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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 6.8 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. 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: near the start (Trimble Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (MD 755 / Edgewood Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (US 1 Business / Baltimore Pike): 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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