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Trip from North Bel Air, MD to Adelphi, MD

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

58.1 mi

94 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown North Bel Air, MD, MD

North Bel Air, MD

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Downtown Adelphi, MD, MD

Adelphi, MD

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Trip Overview

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

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

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: Baltimore Use 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 29B Toward MD 212 West: Calverton Use 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.

city in Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

City of Baltimore, MD

29 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

Kingsville, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brooklyn Park, MD

Meal break

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

$10.28 one way

$20.55 round trip

$4.49/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.92 $11.25 $22.51
premium $5.24 $12.00 $23.99
diesel $5.35 $12.24 $24.48

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

$10

Tolls

$1

Total

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

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 Jun 1, 2026

Origin

North Bel Air, MD

Afternoon in North Bel Air on Wednesday

Local time

3:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Mostly Sunny

N 5 to 8 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Adelphi, MD

Afternoon in Adelphi on Wednesday

Local time

3:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Sunny

N 3 to 8 mph 0% chance 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

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.

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 Effort 10/10

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 ft 15 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.

Starbucks

Cafe

Near the end, short detour

1h 17m in 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Silver Spring, MD

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

Starbucks

Cafe

Near the end, short detour

1h 17m in 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Silver Spring, MD

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Hours: Mo-Fr 05:30-20:30; Sa,Su 06:00-20:30

Visit website

Starbucks

Cafe

Near the end, short detour

1h 9m in 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Silver Spring, MD

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

Popeyes

Fast_food

Near the end, right off the route

1h 17m in 0.2 mi from route

Adelphi, MD

Cuisine: chicken

Hours: Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su...

Visit website

Urban BBQ

Restaurant

Near the end, short detour

1h 17m in 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Silver Spring, MD

Cuisine: barbecue

Visit website

Domino's

Fast_food

Near the end, short detour

1h 17m in 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Silver Spring, MD

Cuisine: pizza

Hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su...

Visit website

Quiznos

Fast_food

Near the end, short detour

1h 17m in 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Silver Spring, MD

Cuisine: sandwich

Wendy's

Fast_food

Later in the drive, short detour

51min in 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Elkridge, MD

Cuisine: burger

Hours: 07:00-22:00

Visit website

Chopstix

Restaurant

Early in the drive, short detour

17min in 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Perry Hall, MD

Cuisine: japanese

Winters Run Conservation Area

Park

Near the start, right off the route

9min in 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Quebec Terrace Park

Park

Near the end, right off the route

1h 17m in 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Sharpe Point

Viewpoint

Later in the drive, right off the route

1h in 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Holt Park

Park

Early in the drive, right off the route

26min in 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Winters Run Park

Park

Near the start, short detour

9min in 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Savage Mill Historic District

Park

Later in the drive, short detour

1h in 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Old Savage Dam Gates

Ruins

Later in the drive, right off the route

1h in 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Korean War Memorial

Memorial

Around the midpoint, short detour

34min in 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Savage Mill Historic District

District

Later in the drive, short detour

1h in 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Testudo (Alumni Center)

Artwork

Near the end, short detour

1h 17m in 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Testudo (Maryland Stadium)

Artwork

Near the end, short detour

1h 17m in 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Testudo (Football Team House)

Artwork

Near the end, short detour

1h 17m in 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

The Inn at Henderson's Wharf

Hotel

Around the midpoint, short detour

34min in 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Arriving in Adelphi, MD

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

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.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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