Origin
Algonquin, MD
Afternoon in Algonquin on Wednesday
Local time
3:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Algonquin, MD to South Bel Air, MD
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
105.5 mi
170 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 3m
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6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Algonquin, MD to South Bel Air, MD covers 105.5 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sandy Hill Road, Glasgow Street, High Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.8 miles from Algonquin, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 11m drive with frequent turns across 105.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sandy Hill Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Algonquin, MD to South Bel Air, MD is easy. At 2h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Algonquin, MD to South Bel Air, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Glasgow Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spring Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Academy Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maryland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunburst Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Sandy Hill Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Algonquin, MD and South Bel Air, MD.
1
Start on Shawnee Road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Shawnee Road
2
Turn right onto Sandy Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
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Sandy Hill Road
3
Continue on Glasgow Street
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Glasgow Street
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto High Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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High Street
5
Turn right onto Spring Street
407 ft
·
13 sec
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Spring Street
6
Continue on Academy Street
433 ft
·
21 sec
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Academy Street
7
Turn left onto Market Street
315 ft
·
9 sec
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Market Street
8
Continue on Maryland Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Maryland Avenue
9
Turn left onto Sunburst Highway
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Sunburst Highway
10
Continue on Senator Malkus Junior Bridge
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Senator Malkus Junior Bridge
11
Continue on Ocean Gateway
51 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Ocean Gateway
12
Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
13
Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Governor Ritchie Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
15
Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Arundel Expressway
16
Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Arundel Expressway
17
Take the exit slight right toward MD 270
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
MD 270
18
Turn left onto East Furnace Branch Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Furnace Branch Road
19
Turn right onto Ritchie Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ritchie Highway
20
Turn slight right onto I 895
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 895
21
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
22
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
23
Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
24
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
25
Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
26
Keep slight right
299 ft
·
4 sec
27
Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
28
Take the exit slight right toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood
29
Keep slight left to continue on MD 24 North: Bel Air
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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MD 24 North: Bel Air
30
Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
31
Turn right onto West Ring Factory Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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West Ring Factory Road
32
Turn left onto Emmorton Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Emmorton Road
33
Continue on South Main Street
495 ft
·
18 sec
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South Main Street
34
Turn right onto East MacPhail Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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East MacPhail Road
35
Turn left onto South Shamrock Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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South Shamrock Road
36
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 52.8 miles from Algonquin, MD, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.8 miles or 1h 5m 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 48m
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 Algonquin, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Algonquin, MD
This is one driving day of about 105.5 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Algonquin, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.8 mi from Algonquin, MD · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.8 miles from Algonquin, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in South Bel Air, MD
The final approach into South Bel Air, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around South Bel Air, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.49 one way
$34.98 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $19.16 | $38.31 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.46 | $40.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.29 | $46.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.08 | $5.06 |
| Efficient EV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.23 | $4.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.77 | $6.75 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Afternoon in South Bel Air on Wednesday
Local time
3:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
36 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
2h 11m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Algonquin, MD to South Bel Air, MD covers 105.5 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sandy Hill Road, Glasgow Street, High Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.8 miles from Algonquin, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Algonquin, MD to South Bel Air, MD is easy. At 2h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Algonquin, MD to South Bel Air, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Algonquin, MD to South Bel Air, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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