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Trip from North Bel Air, MD to Lexington Park, MD

Drive Time

2h 41m

Distance

112.1 mi

180 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 31m ★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 3m
10 AM
2h 49m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 50m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 35m

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

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Downtown North Bel Air, MD, MD

North Bel Air, MD

William Finn

Downtown Lexington Park, MD, MD

Lexington Park, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from North Bel Air, MD to Lexington Park, MD covers 112.1 miles and takes about 2h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Solomons Island Road, MD 3, Southern Maryland Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.6 miles on South Solomons Island Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.55 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

56.1 miles from North Bel Air, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 41m drive with frequent turns across 112.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Solomons Island Road is the longest continuous segment at about 18.6 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.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 112.1 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 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 30.7 miles (Harbor Tunnel Throughway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These 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.
9
30.7 mi into trip | ~42m in | Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Keep slight right at fork onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway toward Annapolis, Glen Burnie

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6 Toward Annapolis, Glen Burnie
7
32.4 mi into trip | ~44m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 97 South: Annapolis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 97 South: Annapolis
8
42.3 mi into trip | ~56m in | MD 3

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 3 toward MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton

Towns Along This Route

Between North Bel Air, MD and Lexington Park, MD, road signs point toward Annapolis, Glen Burnie and Crofton.

Annapolis

30.7 mi in | ~42m | via Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Glen Burnie

30.7 mi in | ~42m | via Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Crofton

42.3 mi in | ~56m | via MD 3

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Solomons Island Road 18.6 mi 26m
MD 3 17.9 mi 26m
Southern Maryland Boulevard 10.2 mi 14m
North Solomons Island Road 9 mi 13m
I 97 8.9 mi 10m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway 8.1 mi 9m
Express Toll Lanes 7.7 mi 9m
Harbor Tunnel Thruway 6 mi 8m
Longest stretch: South Solomons Island Road — 18.6 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bel Air, MD and Lexington Park, MD.

1

Start on North Main Street

502 ft · 16 sec · North Main Street
2

Continue on North Bond Street

0.4 mi · 52 sec · North Bond Street
3

Turn right onto Churchville Road

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Churchville Road
4

At the end of the road, turn right onto Baltimore Pike

0.5 mi · 1 min · Baltimore Pike
5

Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

5.2 mi · 7 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Baltimore

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 95 South: Baltimore
7

Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

8.1 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8

Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

6.5 mi · 7 min · Express Toll Lanes
9

Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

1.2 mi · 1 min · Express Toll Lanes
10

Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
11

Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
12

Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
13

Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

0.5 mi · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
14

Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

1.7 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
15

Keep slight right to continue on I 97 South: Annapolis

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 97 South: Annapolis
16

Continue straight

8.9 mi · 10 min
17

Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton

18 mi · 26 min · MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
18

Turn left onto Village Drive West

230 ft · 11 sec · Village Drive West
19

Turn right onto Old Crain Highway

1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Crain Highway
20

Continue on Marlboro Pike

0.8 mi · 1 min · Marlboro Pike
21

Turn right onto Green Landing Road

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Green Landing Road
22

Take the ramp left toward MD 4 South

0.3 mi · 38 sec · MD 4 South
23

Merge slight left onto Stephanie Roper Highway

3.1 mi · 4 min · Stephanie Roper Highway
24

Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard

10 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard
25

Continue on North Solomons Island Road

9.0 mi · 13 min · North Solomons Island Road
26

Continue on South Solomons Island Road

19 mi · 26 min · South Solomons Island Road
27

Continue on Thomas Johnson Bridge

1.4 mi · 2 min · Thomas Johnson Bridge
28

Continue on Patuxent Beach Road

2.4 mi · 3 min · Patuxent Beach Road
29

Turn left onto Three Notch Road

4.7 mi · 8 min · Three Notch Road
30

Continue on Three Notch Road

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Three Notch Road
31

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 56.1 miles from North Bel Air, MD, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.6 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 80 miles or 1h 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.1 miles or 1h 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lexington Park, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving North Bel Air, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

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 112.1 miles and 2h 41m.

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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on South Solomons Island Road for about 18.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.1 mi from North Bel Air, MD · 1h 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

56 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.1 miles from North Bel Air, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lexington Park, MD

The final approach into Lexington 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 Lexington Park, MD.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was a deeply spiritual woman who lived her ideals and dedicated her life to freedom. She is the Underground Railroad’s best known conductor and before the Civil War repeatedly risked he...

18 mi from route ~44 min detour Free near mile 96.7
View on nps.gov
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour $20 near mile 50.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.55 one way

$37.10 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $20.30 $40.59
premium $4.92 $21.72 $43.45
diesel $5.64 $24.90 $49.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.6 0 $11.77 $5.38
Efficient EV 28 0 $9.81 $4.48
EV Truck/SUV 44.8 0 $15.69 $7.17

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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 23 hours ago

Origin

North Bel Air, MD

Morning in North Bel Air on Monday

Local time

6:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lexington Park, MD

Morning in Lexington Park on Monday

Local time

6:00 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 41m 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 Lexington Park, MD covers 112.1 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Solomons Island Road, MD 3, Southern Maryland Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.1 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 $18.55 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 112.1 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 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 30.7 miles (Harbor Tunnel Throughway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between North Bel Air, MD and Lexington Park, MD, road signs point toward Annapolis, Glen Burnie and Crofton.

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