Origin
North Bel Air, MD
Late night in North Bel Air on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Bel Air, MD to Elkridge, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
36.6 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Bel Air, MD
William Finn
Elkridge, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from North Bel Air to Elkridge, you are looking at a 36.6-mile journey that typically takes about 50 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, the Harbor Tunnel Thruway, and the Express Toll Lanes. With a fuel cost estimate of just $6, it is an affordable connection between these two Northeastern Maryland points. Because the drive is short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule rather than worrying about long-distance fatigue.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | 10.3 mi | 13m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Express Toll Lanes | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Baltimore Harbor Tunnel | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Harbor Tunnel Throughway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Baltimore Pike | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Bond Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
— 10.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bel Air, MD and Elkridge, 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
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1
Toward US 1 South: Washington Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto US 1
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Washington Boulevard
18
Turn left onto Old Washington Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Old Washington Road
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
Old Washington Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 6.4 and 35.6 — 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
35.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward US 1 South: Washington Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1
Toward US 1 South: Washington Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.07 one way
$12.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.72
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
(10.3 mi)
$0.72
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Elkridge, MD
Late night in Elkridge on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
5 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
50m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. While you will utilize major thoroughfares, the route does not rely on long-distance highway cruising, keeping the highway share at zero percent. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 10.3 miles spent on the Harbor Tunnel Thruway. Navigating these sections requires more attention than a standard interstate trek, as the path demands consistent adjustments. You will feel the transition from the suburban feel of North Bel Air into the more integrated local network leading toward Elkridge.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.3 mi on Harbor Tunnel Thruway.
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
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 11 decision points packed into just 36.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
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
0 ft
Total Climb
421 ft
Total Descent
705 ft
Highest Point
379 ft
Elevation Range
379 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 36.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.3 miles on Harbor Tunnel Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.72 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 Elkridge, 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elkridge, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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