Origin
Langley Park, MD
Morning in Langley Park on Tuesday
Local time
9:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Langley Park, 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
1h 20m
Distance
60.2 mi
97 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Langley Park, MD
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North Bel Air, MD
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Trip Overview
Langley Park, MD to North Bel Air, MD is 60.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via I 95, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, traveling from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive that offers a balance between highway speeds and potentially some local road transitions. This is a straightforward drive, perfect for a day trip or as a segment of a larger journey through the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 18.4 mi | 21m |
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | 11.6 mi | 15m |
| Express Toll Lanes | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| New Hampshire Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Baltimore Harbor Tunnel | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Harbor Tunnel Throughway | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 18.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Langley Park, MD and North Bel Air, MD.
1
Start on 15th Avenue
316 ft
·
17 sec
·
15th Avenue
2
Turn right onto Kanawha Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Kanawha Street
3
Continue on 14th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
14th Avenue
4
Turn left onto Merrimac Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Merrimac Drive
5
Turn right onto MD 650
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 495: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring, Baltimore, College Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 495
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
Capital Beltway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 27
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore, New York
11
Merge onto I 95
18 mi
·
21 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto I 895
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Exit 46
Toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on I 895
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
14
Continue on I 895
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 895
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
16
Continue on I 895
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 895
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
297 ft
·
3 sec
19
Merge onto I 95
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 77A
Toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward MD 24 North: Bel Air
Use the slight left lane.
22
Turn left onto MD 24
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto Marketplace Drive
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Marketplace Drive
24
Continue on South Atwood Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Atwood Road
25
Turn right onto US 1 Business
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Baltimore Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on US 1 Business
363 ft
·
17 sec
·
Fulford Avenue
27
Turn left onto US 1 Business; MD 924
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
28
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1 Business; MD 924
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
29
Arrive at destination
MD 924
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Langley Park, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 53.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park
7
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore
7
23 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Take the exit onto I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thr...
8
53 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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
53.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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
$9.98 one way
$19.96 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.68 | $23.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.29 | $26.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.81
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
(11.6 mi)
$0.81
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.32 | $2.89 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.27 | $2.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.43 | $3.85 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Morning in North Bel Air on Tuesday
Local time
9:00 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
3 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 20m 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 mixed drive, with 30% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I 95, including the Harbor Tunnel Thruway and Express Toll Lanes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 18.4 miles on I 95, offering a period of consistent highway travel. As you progress, the character of the drive might shift, moving from faster-paced highway segments to potentially more varied road types as you approach your destination.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.4 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
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 60.2 miles you will encounter 19 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 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23 miles (I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Langley Park, MD and North Bel Air, MD, road signs point toward New York and Edgewood.
New York
3.6 mi in
|
~7m
Edgewood
53 mi in
|
~1h 7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 60.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.4 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.81 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 North 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 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23 miles (I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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