Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
30.6 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Bel Air, MD
Da Khatri
Brooklyn, MD
Ramon Perucho
South Bel Air, MD to Brooklyn, MD is 30.6 miles and takes about 45m via John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll be on a mix of major highways and surface roads for this relatively short drive. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for a quick transit between these areas without requiring an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Express Toll Lanes | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Baltimore Harbor Tunnel | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Frankfurst Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Emmorton Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Ring Factory Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between South Bel Air, MD and Brooklyn, MD.
Start on South Shamrock Road
At end of road, turn right onto East MacPhail Road
Turn left onto MD 924
Continue on MD 924
Turn right onto West Ring Factory Road
Turn left onto MD 24
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
Merge onto I 895
Continue on I 895
Continue on I 895
Take the exit
Continue on Frankfurst Avenue
Turn left onto South Hanover Street
Turn left onto MD 173
Turn right onto 6th Street
Turn left onto East Washburn Avenue
Turn right onto Brooklyn Avenue
Turn left onto Audrey Avenue
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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.
A short stop after about 30.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.3 miles from South 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 29.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Frankfurst Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto South Hanover Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$5.11 one way
$10.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $5.63 | $11.25 |
| premium | $5.01 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.75 | $13.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.33
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in South Bel Air on Saturday
Local time
12:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Brooklyn on Saturday
Local time
12:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive features 0% highway, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire 30.6 miles. Your longest continuous stretch on a single road is 8.1 miles on the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. Expect frequent intersections and traffic signals as you navigate through developed areas. The route involves merging and potentially slower speeds due to local traffic.
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 5.8 miles in.
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 17 decision points packed into just 30.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
220 ft
Total Descent
516 ft
Highest Point
359 ft
Elevation Range
348 ft
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 30.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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