Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
81.6 mi
131 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
The drive from Ballenger Creek, MD to South Bel Air, MD covers 81.6 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Robin Drive, New Design Road, Corporate Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.50 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
40.8 miles from Ballenger Creek, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 28m drive with frequent turns across 81.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Ballenger Creek, MD to South Bel Air, MD is easy. At 1h 28m 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 Ballenger Creek, MD to South Bel Air, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Robin Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Design Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Corporate Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crestwood Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Buckeystown Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Baltimore | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 695 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Ballenger Creek, MD and South Bel Air, MD.
Start on Canada Goose Court
Turn right onto Robin Drive
Turn left onto New Design Road
Turn right onto Corporate Drive
Turn right onto Crestwood Boulevard
Turn left onto Buckeystown Pike
Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East, US 40 East
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore
Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
Keep slight right
Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood
Keep slight left to continue on MD 24 North: Bel Air
Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Turn right onto West Ring Factory Road
Turn left onto Emmorton Road
Continue on South Main Street
Turn right onto East MacPhail Road
Turn left onto South Shamrock Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.8 miles or 44m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Bel Air, MD than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Ballenger Creek, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Ballenger Creek, MD
This is one driving day of about 81.6 miles and 1h 28m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.8 mi from Ballenger Creek, MD · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 40.8 miles from Ballenger Creek, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$13.50 one way
$27.01 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $14.77 | $29.55 |
| premium | $4.92 | $15.81 | $31.62 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.13 | $36.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.57 | $3.92 |
| Efficient EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.42 | $5.22 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Ballenger Creek on Sunday
Local time
12:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in South Bel Air on Sunday
Local time
12:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
67°F
Adelphi, MD
41 mi in
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
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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