North Bel Air, MD to Camp Springs, MD is 70 miles and takes about 1h 39m via Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Capital Beltway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, moving from the Northeast region towards the same area. Expect a mix of driving conditions, as indicated by the profile. With a relatively short duration and manageable fuel cost, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip, offering a straightforward transit between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35 miles from North Bel Air, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
21.7 mi
29m
Capital Beltway
12.4 mi
16m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.1 mi
9m
Express Toll Lanes
7.7 mi
9m
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
7.3 mi
10m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
5.2 mi
7m
MD 337
2.3 mi
4m
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 21.7 mi, about 29m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 36 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~6,351 veh/hr typical
· worst 7,391
Quietest
2 AM
~640 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 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 Camp Springs, 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
1.3 mi·1 min·Harbor Tunnel Thruway
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi·59 sec
Exit 4Toward MD 295 South: Essex, BWI Marshall AirportUse the straight / right lanes.
17
Merge onto MD 295
22 mi·29 min·Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force BaseUse the right lane.
19
Merge onto I 95; I 495
12 mi·16 min·Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 9Toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate, MorningsideUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn right onto MD 337
426 ft·12 sec·Forestville Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22
Turn slight right onto MD 337
2.3 mi·4 min·MD 337
Toward MD 337 South
23
Turn left onto Old Branch Avenue
112 ft·3 sec·Old Branch Avenue
24
Turn right
69 ft·6 sec
25
Turn right
97 ft·8 sec
26
At end of road, turn right onto Allentown Road
190 ft·5 sec·Allentown Road
27
Turn slight right
41 ft·3 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given this is a 1-day trip covering 70 miles and taking under 2 hours, you have considerable flexibility with your departure time. Leaving mid-morning could help you avoid the worst of any potential commuter traffic. While there are no designated stops in the data, remember the longest stretch on the highway is just over 21 miles, so plan for any necessary breaks before or after that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $12, and it's always wise to top up before heading into potentially less service-heavy areas, especially as you transition from the parkway to the Capital Beltway.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35 miles from North Bel Air, MD, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Camp Springs, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Bel Air, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from North Bel Air, MD
This is one driving day of about 70 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from North Bel Air, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Baltimore-Washington Parkway for about 21.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.4 and 67.3 — 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.
8
32.5 mi into trip|~44m in
Take the exit toward MD 295 South: Essex, BWI Marshall Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward MD 295 South: Essex, BWI Marshall Airpor...
7
54.6 mi into trip|~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andre...
8
67.3 mi into trip|~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate, Morningside
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 9
Toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.32 one way
$24.64 round trip
$4.47/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.89
$13.47
$26.94
premium
$5.23
$14.40
$28.80
diesel
$6.18
$17.03
$34.06
Estimated Tolls: $0.51
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
(7.3 mi)$0.51
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21
0
$7.35
$3.36
Efficient EV
17.5
0
$6.13
$2.80
EV Truck/SUV
28
0
$9.80
$4.48
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Oct 18, 2026
Origin
North Bel Air, MD
Afternoon
in North Bel Air on Monday
Local time
2:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Clear
NE 1 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 7:02PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 18 at 3:01PM EDT until October 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Destination
Camp Springs, MD
Afternoon
in Camp Springs on Monday
Local time
2:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Clear
NE 2 to 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 7:02PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 18 at 3:01PM EDT until October 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
47°F
Lansdowne, MD
35 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 39m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
$20
near mile 55.5
Park Closure: Closures: Detours; Towpath; Points of Interest
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 34% of this 70-mile drive will be on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 21.7 miles on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway before transitioning to mixed highway and surface roads. This means you'll likely experience periods of more open cruising followed by sections with more frequent exits and potentially slower speeds as you approach your destination.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.7 mi on Baltimore-Washington Parkway.
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 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 70 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 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 32.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
379 ft38 ft
Total Climb
277 ft
Total Descent
390 ft
Highest Point
379 ft
Elevation Range
341 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between North Bel Air, MD and Camp Springs, MD, road signs point toward Bwi Marshall Airport and Andrews Air Force Base.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 70 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). 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 21.7 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.51 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 2 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 Camp Springs, 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 32.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Camp Springs, MD before heading back.
