Trip from Drum Point, MD to South Bel Air, MD

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

2h 27m

Distance

104.3 mi

168 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 18m ★

6 AM

2h 28m

8 AM

2h 48m

10 AM

2h 35m

12 PM

2h 33m

3 PM

2h 36m

5 PM

2h 47m

8 PM

2h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Drum Point, MD to South Bel Air, MD covers 104.3 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Solomons Island Road, South East Crain Highway, I 97 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.3 miles on South Solomons Island Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.29 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

52.2 miles from Drum Point, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 27m drive with frequent turns across 104.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Solomons Island Road is the longest continuous segment at about 15.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 104.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 81.7 miles (I 895 / Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3.9 mi into trip | ~7m in | MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road

Turn right onto MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

42.3 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Take the exit toward US 301 North: Baltimore

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 301 North: Baltimore

81.7 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in | I 895 / Express Toll Lanes

Keep slight left at fork onto I 895 / Express Toll Lanes

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.

97.6 mi into trip | ~2h 15m 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

98 mi into trip | ~2h 15m 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

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 Drum Point, MD to South Bel Air, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Edgewood along the way.

Edgewood

97.6 mi in | ~2h 15m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Solomons Island Road	15.3 mi	21m
South East Crain Highway	10.8 mi	15m
I 97	10.4 mi	12m
Southern Maryland Boulevard	10.2 mi	14m
North Solomons Island Road	9 mi	13m
Express Toll Lanes	8.5 mi	9m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway	7.3 mi	8m
Robert Crain Highway	7.1 mi	11m

Longest stretch: South Solomons Island Road — 15.3 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Drum Point, MD and South Bel Air, MD.

Start on McMichaels Drive

41 ft · 4 sec · McMichaels Drive

Turn right onto Barreda Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Barreda Boulevard

Turn right onto MD 760

1.8 mi · 3 min · Rousby Hall Road

Enter roundabout onto MD 760

67 ft · 1 sec · Rousby Hall Road

Continue on MD 760

1.4 mi · 2 min · Rousby Hall Road

Turn right onto MD 2; MD 4

15 mi · 21 min · South Solomons Island Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on MD 2; MD 4

9.0 mi · 13 min · North Solomons Island Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on MD 4

10 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Continue on MD 4

4.0 mi · 5 min · Stephanie Roper Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min

Toward US 301 North: Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 301

1.3 mi · 1 min · Crain Highway

Continue on US 301

11 mi · 15 min · South East Crain Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on MD 3; MD 450

7.1 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway

Merge onto I 97

10 mi · 12 min · I 97

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Continue on I 895

2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 895

1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

Continue on I 895

3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 895

8.5 mi · 9 min · Express Toll Lanes

Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight right at fork

297 ft · 3 sec

Merge onto I 95

7.3 mi · 8 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 77A Toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward MD 24 North: Bel Air Use the slight left lane.

Turn left onto MD 24

4.3 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto West Ring Factory Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Ring Factory Road

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto MD 924

0.6 mi · 1 min · Emmorton Road

Continue on MD 924

496 ft · 17 sec · South Main Street

Turn right onto East MacPhail Road

0.3 mi · 44 sec · East MacPhail Road

Turn left onto South Shamrock Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Shamrock Road

Arrive at destination

South Shamrock Road

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 52.2 miles from Drum Point, MD, or about 1h 16m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.3 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 23 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 52.2 miles or 1h 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 1m

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 Drum Point, 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 Drum Point, MD

This is one driving day of about 104.3 miles and 2h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Drum Point, MD.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on South Solomons Island Road for about 15.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52.2 mi from Drum Point, MD · 1h 16m into the drive

city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bowie, MD

52 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

Oakland, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bowie, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.2 miles from Drum Point, 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

$17.29 one way

$34.58 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$18.94	$37.88
premium	$4.93	$20.23	$40.46
diesel	$5.61	$23.03	$46.06

Estimated Tolls: $0.41

Harbor Tunnel Thruway (5.9 mi) $0.41

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

$17

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	31.3	$10.95	$5.01
Efficient EV	26.1	$9.13	$4.17
EV Truck/SUV	41.7	$14.60	$6.68

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (67% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Drum Point, MD

Evening in Drum Point on Wednesday

Local time

7:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Bel Air, MD

Evening in South Bel Air on Wednesday

Local time

7:15 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

4 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 27m 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 Drum Point, MD to South Bel Air, MD covers 104.3 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Solomons Island Road, South East Crain Highway, I 97. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 52.2 miles from Drum Point, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.29 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.

On the drive from Drum Point, MD to South Bel Air, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Edgewood along the way.

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Trip from Drum Point, MD to South Bel Air, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in South Bel Air, MD

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Drum Point, MD

South Bel Air, MD

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 27m on the road

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