Origin
Fulton, MD
Late night in Fulton on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fulton, 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 1m
Distance
51.4 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fulton, MD
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South Bel Air, MD
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Trip Overview
This 51.4-mile journey from Fulton to South Bel Air, Maryland, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 1 hour and 1 minute to complete. You'll navigate primarily using I-95 North and I-895 North for much of the trip. With a projected fuel cost of around $9, this drive offers an economical option for a quick excursion within the Northeast region. The route's character suggests a more involved, turn-heavy local drive rather than an open highway experience. Its manageable length makes it an ideal candidate for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| the route | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| I 895 North | — | — |
| Harbor Tunnel Throughway | — | — |
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | — | — |
| Baltimore Harbor Tunnel | — | — |
| Express Toll Lanes | — | — |
| John F | — | — |
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Longest stretch:
the route
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fulton, MD and South Bel Air, MD.
1
Start on Lime Kiln Road
154 ft
·
3 sec
·
Lime Kiln Road
2
Turn straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
4
Exit the roundabout
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
6
Exit the roundabout
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
174 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
8
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
157 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
10
Exit the roundabout
2.3 mi
·
3 min
11
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Baltimore
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 95 North: Baltimore
12
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
11 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
14
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
15
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
16
Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
17
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
18
Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
19
Keep slight right
299 ft
·
4 sec
20
Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
21
Take the exit slight right toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood
22
Keep slight left to continue on MD 24 North: Bel Air
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
MD 24 North: Bel Air
23
Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
24
Turn right onto West Ring Factory Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ring Factory Road
25
Turn left onto Emmorton Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Emmorton Road
26
Continue on South Main Street
495 ft
·
18 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 your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.7 miles from Fulton, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.52 one way
$17.04 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.33 | $18.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 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 | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
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.
Destination
South Bel Air, MD
Late night in South Bel Air on Sunday
Local time
12:19 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
3 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
1h 1m 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' on this route, meaning it's not a straightforward interstate cruise. While the highway share is 0%, you'll be utilizing major arteries like I-95 North and I-895 North, which can offer a good pace for sections. The drive doesn't feature a 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving in the data, indicating frequent changes in direction or road conditions. This suggests you'll be actively steering and navigating for a significant portion of the 1 hour and 1 minute journey, so stay alert for those transitions.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: the route.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fulton, MD to South Bel Air, MD is easy. At 1h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fulton, MD to South Bel Air, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 51.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fulton, MD to South Bel Air, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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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