Traveling from North Bel Air to Adelphi covers 58.1 miles through the Maryland region, making this a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 17 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited as a one-day trip, requiring no overnight stops. You can expect to spend approximately $10 on fuel for the trek, keeping your travel budget quite low. The drive utilizes major thoroughfares, including I-95, the Harbor Tunnel Thruway, and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. It serves as a practical connection within the Northeast, offering a reliable path between these two points without the need for complex planning or multi-day pacing.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
16.1 mi
18m
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
12 mi
15m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.1 mi
9m
Express Toll Lanes
7.7 mi
9m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
5.2 mi
7m
Powder Mill Road
2.4 mi
4m
Riggs Road
1.8 mi
3m
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 16.1 mi, about 18m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~6,324 veh/hr typical
· worst 8,056
Quietest
2 AM
~710 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 51 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bel Air, MD and Adelphi, MD.
1
Start on MD 924
501 ft·16 sec·North Main Street
2
Continue on US 1 Business; MD 924
0.4 mi·51 sec·North Bond Street
3
Turn right onto US 1 Business
0.2 mi·23 sec·Churchville Road
Use the right lane.
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 1 Business
0.5 mi·1 min·Baltimore Pike
5
Turn left onto MD 24
5.2 mi·7 min·Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 South: BaltimoreUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 95
8.1 mi·9 min·John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi·7 min·Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi·1 min·Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 895
3.8 mi·5 min·Harbor Tunnel Thruway
11
Continue on I 895
1.4 mi·2 min·Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
12
Continue on I 895
2.2 mi·3 min·Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 895
0.5 mi·39 sec·Harbor Tunnel Throughway
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 895
0.5 mi·41 sec·Harbor Tunnel Throughway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 895
6.0 mi·7 min·Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 95
16 mi·18 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.6 mi·42 sec
Exit 29BToward MD 212 West: CalvertonUse the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto MD 212
2.4 mi·4 min·Powder Mill Road
19
Turn straight onto MD 212
1.8 mi·3 min·Riggs Road
20
Arrive at destination
MD 212
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from North Bel Air, 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.4 and 53.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.4 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: Baltimore
6
15.2 mi into trip|~21m in|Express Toll Lanes
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
21.6 mi into trip|~29m in|Express Toll Lanes
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
30.7 mi into trip|~42m in|I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Throughway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Throughway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
53.3 mi into trip|~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward MD 212 West: Calverton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 29B
Toward MD 212 West: Calverton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.26 one way
$18.53 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg20 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$10.25
$20.50
premium
$4.81
$11.00
$22.00
diesel
$4.80
$10.97
$21.94
Estimated Tolls: $0.84
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
(12 mi)$0.84
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17.4
0
$6.10
$2.79
Efficient EV
14.5
0
$5.08
$2.32
EV Truck/SUV
23.2
0
$8.13
$3.72
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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 Jul 10, 2026
Origin
North Bel Air, MD
Late night
in North Bel Air on Sunday
Local time
3:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 7 mph45% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 10 at 9:48AM EDT until July 10 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Destination
Adelphi, MD
Late night
in Adelphi on Sunday
Local time
3:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 7 mph34% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 10 at 9:48AM EDT until July 10 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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
2 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 17m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate toward your destination. While you will spend 28% of your time on highways, the route transitions frequently between major arteries and local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 16.1-mile segment on I-95, providing a brief period of steady cruising before you return to more frequent turning. This mix creates a driving experience that feels far more active than a standard interstate grind. Stay alert, as the changing road types mean you will need to adjust your pace and focus throughout the 58.1-mile trip.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.1 mi on I 95.
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 6.4 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
379 ft15 ft
Total Climb
539 ft
Total Descent
745 ft
Highest Point
379 ft
Elevation Range
364 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 58.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.1 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.84 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.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Adelphi, 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 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Adelphi, MD before heading back.
