Origin
Hillcrest Heights, MD
Evening in Hillcrest Heights on Sunday
Local time
8:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hillcrest Heights, MD to South Bel Air, MD
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
71.9 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
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6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
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 Hillcrest Heights, MD to South Bel Air, MD covers 71.9 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Oxon Run Drive, Naylor Road, Naylor Road Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.90 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
36 miles from Hillcrest Heights, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 71.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Oxon Run Drive 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 Hillcrest Heights, MD to South Bel Air, MD is easy. At 1h 27m 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 Hillcrest Heights, MD to South Bel Air, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oxon Run Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Naylor Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Naylor Road Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marion Barry Avenue Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 23rd Street Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Minnesota Avenue Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Anacostia Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Oxon Run Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillcrest Heights, MD and South Bel Air, MD.
1
Start on 23rd Parkway
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
23rd Parkway
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Oxon Run Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Oxon Run Drive
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Naylor Road
177 ft
·
3 sec
·
Naylor Road
4
Exit the roundabout onto Naylor Road
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Naylor Road
5
Turn straight
295 ft
·
10 sec
6
Turn slight right onto Naylor Road Southeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Naylor Road Southeast
7
Turn left onto Marion Barry Avenue Southeast
509 ft
·
12 sec
·
Marion Barry Avenue Southeast
8
Turn right onto Naylor Road Southeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Naylor Road Southeast
9
Turn right onto 23rd Street Southeast
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
23rd Street Southeast
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto Minnesota Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Minnesota Avenue Southeast
11
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
12
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
13
Merge slight left onto Anacostia Freeway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Anacostia Freeway
14
Continue on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
Baltimore
16
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
27 mi
·
37 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
18
Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
19
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
20
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
21
Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
22
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
23
Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
24
Keep slight right
299 ft
·
4 sec
25
Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
26
Take the exit slight right toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood
27
Keep slight left to continue on MD 24 North: Bel Air
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
MD 24 North: Bel Air
28
Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
29
Turn right onto West Ring Factory Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ring Factory Road
30
Turn left onto Emmorton Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Emmorton Road
31
Continue on South Main Street
495 ft
·
18 sec
·
South Main Street
32
Turn right onto East MacPhail Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East MacPhail Road
33
Turn left onto South Shamrock Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Shamrock Road
34
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 36 miles from Hillcrest Heights, MD, or about 43m 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 71.9 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36 miles or 43m 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 14m
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 Hillcrest Heights, 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 Hillcrest Heights, MD
This is one driving day of about 71.9 miles and 1h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hillcrest Heights, 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 36 mi from Hillcrest Heights, MD · 43m into the drive
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 71.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36 miles from Hillcrest Heights, 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
$11.90 one way
$23.79 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $13.02 | $26.04 |
| premium | $4.92 | $13.93 | $27.87 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.97 | $31.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
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, 2026-04-06.
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
Evening in South Bel Air on Sunday
Local time
8:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°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
7 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 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 Hillcrest Heights, MD to South Bel Air, MD covers 71.9 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Oxon Run Drive, Naylor Road, Naylor Road Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36 miles from Hillcrest Heights, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.90 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 Hillcrest Heights, MD to South Bel Air, MD is easy. At 1h 27m 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 Hillcrest Heights, MD to South Bel Air, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hillcrest Heights, MD to South Bel Air, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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