Origin
Glen Burnie, MD
Afternoon in Glen Burnie on Thursday
Local time
1:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glen Burnie, MD to South Bel Air, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
50m
Distance
35.9 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glen Burnie, MD
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South Bel Air, MD
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Trip Overview
This 35.9-mile trip from Glen Burnie, MD, to South Bel Air, MD, is a quick one, taking about 50 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The route utilizes a significant portion of toll roads, including the Express Toll Lanes and the Harbor Tunnel Thruway, so factor in the estimated $6 fuel cost and any potential toll fees. With no designated stops, you have the flexibility to make spontaneous detours. This drive stays within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward journey between two points in Maryland.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 35.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a drive with frequent turns, characteristic of a more local feel despite its highway segments. While 7% of the route involves highway driving, the overall profile is a 'turn-heavy local drive.' The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.5 miles along the Express Toll Lanes. This suggests a journey that balances faster-paced sections with more intricate local road navigation, requiring your attention to traffic signals and intersections as you transition between these environments.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Express Toll Lanes is the longest continuous segment at about 8.5 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 0.1 miles in near MD 3 Business / Crain Highway South.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 35.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MD 3 Business / Crain Highway South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (MD 648 / Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles (I 895 / Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MD 3 Business / Crain Highway South
Turn right onto MD 3 Business / Crain Highway South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 648 / Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
Turn left onto MD 648 / Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
13.3 mi into trip
|
~20m 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.
8
29.2 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
29.6 mi into trip
|
~39m 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 Glen Burnie, MD to South Bel Air, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Edgewood along the way.
Edgewood
29.2 mi in
|
~38m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Express Toll Lanes | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| I 97 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Harbor Tunnel Throughway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Baltimore Harbor Tunnel | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Express Toll Lanes
— 8.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Burnie, MD and South Bel Air, MD.
1
Start on 1st Avenue Southeast
407 ft
·
15 sec
·
1st Avenue Southeast
2
Turn right onto MD 3 Business
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Crain Highway South
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto MD 648
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 97 North
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 97
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 97
6
Merge onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
7
Continue on I 895
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 895
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
9
Continue on I 895
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 895
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
297 ft
·
3 sec
12
Merge onto I 95
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 77A
Toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward MD 24 North: Bel Air
Use the slight left lane.
15
Turn left onto MD 24
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto West Ring Factory Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ring Factory Road
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto MD 924
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Emmorton Road
18
Continue on MD 924
496 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Main Street
19
Turn right onto East MacPhail Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East MacPhail Road
20
Turn left onto South Shamrock Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Shamrock Road
21
Arrive at destination
South Shamrock Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18 mi from Glen Burnie, MD · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Glen Burnie, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in South Bel Air, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into South Bel Air, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.95 one way
$11.90 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.93 | $15.85 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Thursday
Local time
1:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m 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 Glen Burnie, MD to South Bel Air, MD covers 35.9 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Express Toll Lanes, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Harbor Tunnel Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18 miles from Glen Burnie, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.95 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 35.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MD 3 Business / Crain Highway South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (MD 648 / Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles (I 895 / Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Glen Burnie, MD to South Bel Air, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Edgewood along the way.
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