Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
58.4 mi
94 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Bel Air, MD
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Edmonston, MD
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South Bel Air, MD to Edmonston, MD is 58.4 miles and takes about 1h 23m via Baltimore-Washington Parkway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface streets as you make your way south. With a drive time under two hours and a low fuel cost, this is a straightforward option for a quick transfer or to reach your destination without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 23.8 mi | 32m |
| 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 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Baltimore Harbor Tunnel | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Kenilworth Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Harbor Tunnel Throughway | 1 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 10 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~6,339 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~623 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between South Bel Air, MD and Edmonston, 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
Continue on I 895
Keep slight left at fork onto I 895
Continue on I 895
Take the exit
Merge onto MD 295
Take the exit
Turn right onto MD 410
Continue on MD 410
Turn left onto MD 201
Turn right onto Decatur Street
Turn left onto 52nd Avenue
Turn left onto Crittenden Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.2 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 56.2 — 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 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
Take the exit toward MD 410: New Carrollton, Hyattsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$10.33 one way
$20.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $11.31 | $22.62 |
| premium | $5.24 | $12.06 | $24.11 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.51
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: 20.4 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 | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.18 | $3.74 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in South Bel Air on Wednesday
Local time
6:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in Edmonston on Wednesday
Local time
6:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Sunny
62°F
Brooklyn Park, MD
29 mi in
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 is a mixed highway and surface route, with 41% of the total distance on highways. You'll encounter your longest stretch without exiting for 23.8 miles on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. Be prepared for merging traffic as you transition between the parkway and other major roads. The latter portion of the drive will likely involve more local streets as you approach Edmonston.
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 5.8 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.4 miles you will encounter 18 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 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
269 ft
Total Descent
614 ft
Highest Point
359 ft
Elevation Range
345 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from South Bel Air, MD to Edmonston, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Bwi Marshall Airport along the way.
Bwi Marshall Airport
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
New Carrollton, MD
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteFast_food
Later in the drive, short detour
Hanover, MD
Cuisine: mexican
Hours: Mo-Su 10:45-23:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Later in the drive, short detour
Hanover, MD
Cuisine: sandwich
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, short detour
Perry Hall, MD
Cuisine: japanese
Fast_food
Later in the drive, short detour
Elkridge, MD
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 07:00-22:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, short detour
Cuisine: japanese
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:30; Sa 12:00-21:30; PH un...
Fast_food
Near the end, short detour
Park
Early in the drive, right off the route
Park
Near the start, right off the route
Park
Near the start, right off the route
Park
Early in the drive, right off the route
Park
Later in the drive, right off the route
Park
Near the end, short detour
Greenbelt, MD
Visit websiteYes
Near the end, short detour
Greenbelt
Visit websiteMemorial
Around the midpoint, short detour
District
Near the end, short detour
District
Around the midpoint, short detour
District
Around the midpoint, short detour
Museum
Near the end, short detour
MD
Visit websiteHotel
Around the midpoint, short detour
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 58.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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