Origin
Temple Hills, MD
Late night in Temple Hills on Sunday
Local time
12:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Temple Hills, 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 40m
Distance
71.9 mi
116 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Temple Hills, MD
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South Bel Air, MD
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Trip Overview
Temple Hills, MD to South Bel Air, MD is 71.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 40 minutes via Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Capital Beltway, and Express Toll Lanes, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland's Northeast region, offering a practical, mixed drive. You'll navigate a combination of parkways and beltways, so expect a dynamic journey. It's a straightforward drive that's well within the scope of a single day, making it an easy addition to your travel plans.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.9 miles from Temple Hills, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 21.3 mi | 29m |
| Capital Beltway | 14.5 mi | 19m |
| Express Toll Lanes | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | 7 mi | 10m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Baltimore Harbor Tunnel | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Branch Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 21.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Temple Hills, MD and South Bel Air, MD.
1
Start on Temple Hill Road
124 ft
·
6 sec
·
Temple Hill Road
2
Continue on Temple Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Temple Hill Road
3
Turn slight right
258 ft
·
9 sec
4
Turn slight right onto MD 414
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Barnabas Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward MD 5 South
6
Merge onto MD 5
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Branch Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 95; I 495
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 22A
Toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
21 mi
·
29 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 895
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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 1 hour 40 minute duration, this is a very manageable one-day trip. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid the peak rush hour traffic around the Beltway. With only 71.9 miles, you have plenty of flexibility for spontaneous stops if needed, though none are explicitly recommended on this route. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is only $12, which might mean fewer service stations directly on the parkway itself, so topping up before you leave Temple Hills is a good idea.
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 35.9 miles from Temple Hills, MD, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.3 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 16 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.9 miles or 50m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Bel Air, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Temple Hills, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Temple Hills, MD
This is one driving day of about 71.9 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Temple Hills, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Baltimore-Washington Parkway for about 21.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.9 miles from Temple Hills, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 65.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
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 I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Coll...
8
17.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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 22A
Toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Balt...
9
18.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washi...
8
65.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m 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
65.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m 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
$11.92 one way
$23.84 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.06 | $26.11 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.94 | $27.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.87 | $31.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.49
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
(7 mi)
$0.49
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
$12
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.55 | $3.45 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.07 | $4.60 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
South Bel Air, MD
Late night in South Bel Air on Sunday
Local time
12:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
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
5 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 40m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
$20
near mile 17.4
Caution: DC Water Sewer Overflow
Caution: Hiking in Gold Mine Tract
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a 30% highway share, meaning you'll experience a mix of faster-paced travel and other road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 21.3 miles on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. You can anticipate the character of the road to shift as you transition between the parkway, the Capital Beltway, and the Express Toll Lanes. It’s a drive that balances efficiency with varied road conditions.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.3 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 2.9 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 71.9 miles you will encounter 19 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 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Temple Hills, MD and South Bel Air, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore North, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and Edgewood.
Baltimore North
17.9 mi in
|
~25m
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
18.1 mi in
|
~26m
Edgewood
65.2 mi in
|
~1h 28m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 71.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). 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 21.3 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.49 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 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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