Origin
North Bel Air, MD
Evening in North Bel Air on Sunday
Local time
6:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Bel Air, MD to College Park, MD
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
59.5 mi
96 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
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
College Park, MD
Styves Exantus
Trip Overview
The drive from North Bel Air, MD to College Park, MD covers 59.5 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 I 95, Harbor Tunnel Thruway, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.1 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.85 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
29.8 miles from North Bel Air, 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 59.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 16.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
379 ft
0 ft
Total Climb
581 ft
Total Descent
888 ft
Highest Point
379 ft
Elevation Range
379 ft
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 0.7 miles in near US 1 Business / Baltimore Pike.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 59.5 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 0.7 miles (US 1 Business / Baltimore Pike): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 1 Business / Baltimore Pike
At end of road, turn right onto US 1 Business / Baltimore Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
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
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~21m in
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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.
6
21.6 mi into trip
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~29m 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
53.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward MD 212 West: Calverton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 29B
Toward MD 212 West: Calverton
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 16.1 mi | 18m |
| 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 |
| Baltimore Avenue | 2.4 mi | 6m |
| Cherry Hill Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Baltimore Harbor Tunnel | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 16.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bel Air, MD and College Park, MD.
1
Start on MD 924
501 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the none lane.
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
Use the none lane.
5
Turn left onto MD 24
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none 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 none / 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
Use the none lane.
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 none / 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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 895
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 95
16 mi
·
18 min
·
I 95
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 29B
Toward MD 212 West: Calverton
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto MD 212
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Powder Mill Road
Use the none lane.
19
Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Cherry Hill Road
Use the none lane.
20
Turn right onto US 1
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Baltimore Avenue
Use the none lane.
21
Turn left onto Knox Road
310 ft
·
15 sec
·
Knox Road
Use the left lane.
22
Arrive at destination
Knox 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 29.8 miles from North Bel Air, MD, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.1 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 59.5 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.8 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near College Park, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Bel Air, 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.
+
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 North Bel Air, MD
This is one driving day of about 59.5 miles and 1h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Bel Air, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 16.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.8 mi from North Bel Air, MD · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 59.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from North Bel Air, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in College Park, MD
The final approach into College Park, 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 College Park, 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
$9.85 one way
$19.69 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $10.77 | $21.55 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.53 | $23.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.22 | $26.44 |
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.25 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.33 | $3.81 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
College Park, MD
Evening in College Park on Sunday
Local time
6:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°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 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 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 North Bel Air, MD to College Park, MD covers 59.5 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 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 29.8 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 $9.85 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 59.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 1 Business / Baltimore Pike): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
The route from North Bel Air, MD to College Park, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 0 ft to 379 ft elevation with about 581 ft of total climbing.
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