Origin
North Bel Air, MD
Afternoon in North Bel Air on Friday
Local time
3:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
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Live forecast
Trip from North Bel Air, MD to Cloverly, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
58.2 mi
94 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Bel Air, MD
William Finn
Cloverly, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
North Bel Air to Cloverly is 58.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 16 minutes via I 95, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Maryland, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a route that involves frequent turns and transitions between highway and local roads. With only a single recommended day, this is a straightforward trip suitable for a quick journey or an extension of another local outing.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 58.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter numerous intersections and changes in direction. While 23% of the journey utilizes highways like I 95 and the Harbor Tunnel Thruway, the majority involves navigating through local streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch on this drive is 13.6 miles on I 95, offering a brief period of consistent highway travel before you transition back to more varied road conditions. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires attention to navigation.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.6 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 6.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.2 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: Baltimore
6
15.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Express Toll Lanes
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
7
50.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward MD 200 Toll West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31B
Toward MD 200 Toll West
8
56.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton
8
56.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 650 North: Ashton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 650 North: Ashton
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | 12 mi | 15m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Express Toll Lanes | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Intercounty Connector | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| New Hampshire Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Baltimore Harbor Tunnel | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 13.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bel Air, MD and Cloverly, MD.
1
Start on MD 924
501 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Continue on US 1 Business; MD 924
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Bond Street
3
Turn right onto US 1 Business
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Churchville Road
Use the right lane.
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 1 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore Pike
5
Turn left onto MD 24
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 95
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 895
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
11
Continue on I 895
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
12
Continue on I 895
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 895
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 895
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 895
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 95
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 31B
Toward MD 200 Toll West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Intercounty Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 13
Toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
283 ft
·
6 sec
Toward MD 650 North: Ashton
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn straight onto MD 650
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
22
Turn right onto Briggs Chaney Road
155 ft
·
3 sec
·
Briggs Chaney Road
23
Arrive at destination
Briggs Chaney Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.1 mi from North Bel Air, MD · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from North Bel Air, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cloverly, MD
The final approach into Cloverly, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.65 one way
$19.30 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.57 | $21.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.29 | $22.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.85 | $25.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.84
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
(12 mi)
$0.84
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.11 | $2.79 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.15 | $3.72 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Cloverly, MD
Afternoon in Cloverly on Friday
Local time
3:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 16m 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 North Bel Air, MD to Cloverly, MD covers 58.2 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Harbor Tunnel Thruway, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.1 miles from North Bel Air, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.65 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.2 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from North Bel Air, MD to Cloverly, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Monocacy National Battlefield and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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