Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gwynn Oak, MD
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South Bel Air, MD
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Gwynn Oak to South Bel Air is 32.1 miles and takes about 57 minutes via Express Toll Lanes, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive primarily on surface roads, making it a straightforward local trip. It’s a short distance, perfect for a quick commute or a less demanding day trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Express Toll Lanes | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| West North Avenue | 3.1 mi | 8m |
| Liberty Heights Avenue | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Sinclair Lane | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Emmorton Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Ring Factory Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak, MD and South Bel Air, MD.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Haddon Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Eldorado Avenue
Turn left onto MD 26
Turn slight right
Continue on MD 140
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
Turn left onto US 1; US 40 Truck
Turn left onto US 1; US 40 Truck
Turn right onto Sinclair Lane
Turn right onto Bowleys Lane
Continue on Moravia Park Drive
Turn right onto Moravia Road
Continue on Moravia Road
Turn left
Merge onto Express Toll Lanes
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto MD 24
Turn right onto West Ring Factory Road
Turn left onto MD 924
Continue on MD 924
Turn right onto East MacPhail Road
Turn left onto South Shamrock Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from Gwynn Oak, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 25.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto Eldorado Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn left onto MD 26 / Liberty Heights Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left toward I 95 Toll North
Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 24 North: Bel Air
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$5.32 one way
$10.64 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Gwynn Oak on Sunday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in South Bel Air on Sunday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Patchy Fog
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This 32.1-mile route has no highway driving, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire trip. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 8.4 miles on the Express Toll Lanes. You'll likely notice frequent intersections and traffic signals as you navigate through developed areas.
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 Eldorado Avenue.
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 22 decision points packed into just 32.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Eldorado Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (MD 26 / Liberty Heights Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Gwynn Oak, MD to South Bel Air, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Edgewood along the way.
Edgewood
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 32.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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