Trip from Linganore, MD to South Bel Air, MD

Drive Time

1h 22m

Distance

76 mi

122 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 16m ★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m

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

Downtown South Bel Air, MD, MD

South Bel Air, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Linganore, MD to South Bel Air, MD covers 76 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Green Valley Road, I 70 East, Baltimore for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.58 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

38 miles from Linganore, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 22m drive with frequent turns across 76 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Green Valley 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 Linganore, MD to South Bel Air, MD is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Linganore, MD to South Bel Air, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Green Valley Road Unavailable Refreshing
I 70 East Unavailable Refreshing
Baltimore Unavailable Refreshing
I 695 North Unavailable Refreshing
I 695 South Unavailable Refreshing
Baltimore Beltway Unavailable Refreshing
I 95 North Unavailable Refreshing
Express Toll Lanes Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Green Valley Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on Glissans Mill Road

2.4 mi · 5 min · Glissans Mill Road
2

At the end of the road, turn left onto Green Valley Road

4.7 mi · 6 min · Green Valley Road
3

Turn left onto I 70 East

0.4 mi · 52 sec · I 70 East
4

Merge slight left

13 mi · 13 min
5

Continue straight

6.5 mi · 6 min
6

Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

9.1 mi · 9 min · Baltimore
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

0.2 mi · 16 sec · I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
8

Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie
9

Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

4.7 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington
11

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 95 North: Baltimore
12

Merge slight left

4.7 mi · 6 min
13

Keep slight left

6.4 mi · 8 min
14

Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

8.3 mi · 9 min · Express Toll Lanes
15

Keep slight right

299 ft · 4 sec
16

Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

7.3 mi · 8 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
17

Take the exit slight right toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood

0.3 mi · 38 sec · MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood
18

Keep slight left to continue on MD 24 North: Bel Air

0.2 mi · 22 sec · MD 24 North: Bel Air
19

Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

4.3 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
20

Turn right onto West Ring Factory Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Ring Factory Road
21

Turn left onto Emmorton Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Emmorton Road
22

Continue on South Main Street

495 ft · 18 sec · South Main Street
23

Turn right onto East MacPhail Road

0.3 mi · 44 sec · East MacPhail Road
24

Turn left onto South Shamrock Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Shamrock Road
25

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 38 miles from Linganore, MD, or about 41m 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 76 miles or 1h 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38 miles or 41m 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 9m

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 Linganore, 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 Linganore, MD

This is one driving day of about 76 miles and 1h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Linganore, 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 38 mi from Linganore, MD · 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

38 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38 miles from Linganore, 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

$12.58 one way

$25.15 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $13.76 $27.52
premium $4.92 $14.73 $29.45
diesel $5.64 $16.88 $33.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.8 0 $7.98 $3.65
Efficient EV 19 0 $6.65 $3.04
EV Truck/SUV 30.4 0 $10.64 $4.86

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 data refreshed 22 hours ago

Origin

Linganore, MD

Late night in Linganore on Monday

Local time

5:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Bel Air, MD

Late night in South Bel Air on Monday

Local time

5:53 AM

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

5 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 22m 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 Linganore, MD to South Bel Air, MD covers 76 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Green Valley Road, I 70 East, Baltimore. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38 miles from Linganore, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.58 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 Linganore, MD to South Bel Air, MD is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Linganore, MD to South Bel Air, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Linganore, MD to South Bel Air, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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