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.
Main Roads
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
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 23.8 mi, about 32m
Traffic on I-95
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
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Averaged across 52 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 South Bel Air, MD and Edmonston, MD.
1
Start on South Shamrock Road
0.3 mi·1 min·South Shamrock Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto East MacPhail Road
0.3 mi·44 sec·East MacPhail Road
3
Turn left onto MD 924
496 ft·14 sec·South Main Street
4
Continue on MD 924
0.6 mi·1 min·Emmorton Road
5
Turn right onto West Ring Factory Road
0.6 mi·1 min·West Ring Factory Road
6
Turn left onto MD 24
3.9 mi·5 min·Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 South: BaltimoreUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 95
8.1 mi·9 min·John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi·7 min·Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi·1 min·Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 895
3.8 mi·5 min·Harbor Tunnel Thruway
12
Continue on I 895
1.4 mi·2 min·Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
13
Continue on I 895
2.2 mi·3 min·Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 895
0.5 mi·39 sec·Harbor Tunnel Throughway
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 895
0.5 mi·41 sec·Harbor Tunnel Throughway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 895
1.3 mi·1 min·Harbor Tunnel Thruway
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi·59 sec
Exit 4Toward MD 295 South: Essex, BWI Marshall AirportUse the straight / right lanes.
18
Merge onto MD 295
24 mi·32 min·Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Toward MD 410: New Carrollton, HyattsvilleUse the slight right lane.
20
Turn right onto MD 410
0.6 mi·1 min·Riverdale Road
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on MD 410
0.1 mi·17 sec·East-West Highway
22
Turn left onto MD 201
1.0 mi·1 min·Kenilworth Avenue
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto Decatur Street
424 ft·18 sec·Decatur Street
Use the right lane.
24
Turn left onto 52nd Avenue
0.1 mi·32 sec·52nd Avenue
25
Turn left onto Crittenden Street
94 ft·4 sec·Crittenden Street
26
Arrive at destination
Crittenden Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
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.
6
5.8 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
14.6 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 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.
8
31.9 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
56.2 mi into trip|~1h 18m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 410: New Carrollton, Hyattsville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.31 one way
$18.62 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg20 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$10.31
$20.61
premium
$4.81
$11.05
$22.11
diesel
$4.80
$11.03
$22.05
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 10, 2026
Origin
South Bel Air, MD
Late night
in South Bel Air on Sunday
Local time
2:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 7 mph62% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 10 at 9:48AM EDT until July 10 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Destination
Edmonston, MD
Late night
in Edmonston on Sunday
Local time
2:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
W 6 mph53% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 10 at 9:48AM EDT until July 10 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
86°F
Brooklyn Park, MD
29 mi in
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 23m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
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.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.8 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 5.8 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 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
359 ft14 ft
Total Climb
269 ft
Total Descent
614 ft
Highest Point
359 ft
Elevation Range
345 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
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
31.9 mi in|~44m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Who Is This Route For?
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.8 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 Edmonston, 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 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.
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 Edmonston, MD before heading back.
