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Trip from Redland, MD to South Bel Air, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 31m

Distance

67.2 mi

108 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 24m ★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m

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

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Downtown Redland, MD, MD

Redland, MD

Stepan Vrany

Downtown South Bel Air, MD, MD

South Bel Air, MD

Da Khatri

Trip Overview

This 69.7-mile journey from Redland, MD, to South Bel Air, MD, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving involved, making for a more connected experience with the areas you pass through. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, this is an economical trip. The route's character suggests a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent adjustments rather than long, straight stretches. Given its manageable length and duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a day outing, allowing ample time for exploration or relaxation at your destination.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

33.6 miles from Redland, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 11.7 mi 13m
Harbor Tunnel Thruway 11.6 mi 15m
Intercounty Connector 10.1 mi 12m
Express Toll Lanes 8.5 mi 9m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway 7.3 mi 8m
Muncaster Mill Road 4.5 mi 8m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway 4.3 mi 6m
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 11.7 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Redland, MD and South Bel Air, MD.

1

Start on Redland Road

96 ft · 7 sec · Redland Road
2

Turn right onto MD 115

4.5 mi · 8 min · Muncaster Mill Road
3

Turn left onto MD 28

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Norbeck Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4

Turn left onto MD 97

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Georgia Avenue
Use the left lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward MD 200 Toll East
6

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

10 mi · 12 min · Intercounty Connector
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 19C Toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 39 sec
Toward MD 198: Konterra Drive
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 39 sec
Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 50 sec
12

Merge onto I 95

12 mi · 13 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

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.
14

Continue on I 895

1.0 mi · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
15

Continue on I 895

2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on I 895

1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
17

Continue on I 895

3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto I 895

8.5 mi · 9 min · Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
19

Keep slight right at fork

297 ft · 3 sec
20

Merge onto I 95

7.3 mi · 8 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 77A Toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward MD 24 North: Bel Air Use the slight left lane.
23

Turn left onto MD 24

4.3 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
24

Turn right onto West Ring Factory Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Ring Factory Road
Use the right lane.
25

Turn left onto MD 924

0.6 mi · 1 min · Emmorton Road
26

Continue on MD 924

496 ft · 17 sec · South Main Street
27

Turn right onto East MacPhail Road

0.3 mi · 44 sec · East MacPhail Road
28

Turn left onto South Shamrock Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Shamrock Road
29

Arrive at destination

South Shamrock Road

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 15-minute duration and 69.7-mile distance, you have a lot of flexibility with this trip. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid rush hour traffic in the Redland area and arrive in South Bel Air with plenty of daylight. The estimated fuel cost is a low $12, so you likely won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops. Pay close attention to your GPS or navigation system, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests numerous intersections and turns are part of the experience. Keep an eye out for Muncaster Mill Road, Norbeck Road, and Georgia Avenue, as these are your main arteries for this journey.

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 33.6 miles from Redland, MD, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.7 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 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 33.6 miles or 45m 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 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Bel Air, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Redland, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Redland, MD

This is one driving day of about 67.2 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Redland, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 11.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Baltimore, MD

34 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

Maryland City, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Catonsville, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.6 miles from Redland, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Conrad's Seafood Restaurant - Abingdon

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Abingdon, Maryland

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 62.4

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14434020482

Visit website

Royal Spice Nepalese & Indian Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

0.6 mi

G & M Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

0.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Gardenia’s Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+13013557144

Visit website

Conrad's Seafood Restaurant - Abingdon

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 62.4

Abingdon, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14434020482

Visit website

Royal Spice Nepalese & Indian Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 33.6

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+14105895166

Visit website

G & M Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 33.6

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14106361777

Visit website

G & A RESTAURANT INC

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 52.8

White Marsh, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14434483218

Visit website

Elkridge Deli Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.8

Elkridge, Maryland

Hours: 6 am–2:30 pm

+14107961095

Visit website

Farmacy Cafe and Catering

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 48

Rosedale, Maryland

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14106366663

Visit website

Royal Taj Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 24

Columbia, Maryland

Hours: 11:30 am–9:15 pm

+14103811111

Visit website

Helmand Kabobi | Afghan Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 43.2

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14103272230

Visit website

Gardenia’s Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+13013557144

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 38.4

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 19.2

Laurel, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 48

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 43.2

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 43.2

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 19.2

Laurel, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 48

Rosedale, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 38.4

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Masonville Cove Environmental Education Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 38.4

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+14102460669

Visit website

Creative Alliance

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 43.2

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 12–5 pm

+14102761651

Visit website

Patterson Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 43.2

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14102763676

Wonderfly Arena - Arbutus

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 33.6

Arbutus, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+14102042224

Visit website

We Rock the Spectrum - Gaithersburg

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Hours: 9:30 am–6 pm

+13013558486

Visit website

Baltimore Museum of Industry

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 38.4

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+14107274808

Visit website

Riverside Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 38.4

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+14103967931

Urban Pirates

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 43.2

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+14103278378

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 15.6 and 60.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
15.6 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 19C Toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
7
17.6 mi into trip | ~26m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
7
30.6 mi into trip | ~41m 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
60.5 mi into trip | ~1h 18m 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
60.8 mi into trip | ~1h 19m 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

$11.14 one way

$22.28 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.20 $24.40
premium $4.93 $13.03 $26.07
diesel $5.61 $14.84 $29.67

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.2 0 $7.06 $3.23
Efficient EV 16.8 0 $5.88 $2.69
EV Truck/SUV 26.9 0 $9.41 $4.30

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 Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Redland, MD

Night in Redland on Saturday

Local time

10:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 10 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Destination

South Bel Air, MD

Night in South Bel Air on Saturday

Local time

10:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

SW 10 mph 15% chance Live forecast

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

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 31m 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 for the entirety of this 69.7-mile route, as it features a 0% highway share. This means your time behind the wheel will be spent on roads that require more frequent steering and attention, rather than cruising on high-speed interstates. While there isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, the profile indicates a consistent pattern of turns and changes in direction. This style of driving can offer a more intimate feel of the landscape and communities you're passing through, allowing you to observe more of the local environment.

Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.7 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 15.6 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 67.2 miles you will encounter 22 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 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.6 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.

Between Redland, MD and South Bel Air, MD, road signs point toward Burtonsville and Edgewood.

Burtonsville

15.6 mi in | ~23m

Edgewood

60.5 mi in | ~1h 18m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 67.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.7 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 South 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 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.6 miles (I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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