Origin
Olney, MD
Late night in Olney on Saturday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Olney, MD to South Bel Air, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
59.4 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olney, MD
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South Bel Air, MD
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Trip Overview
Olney, MD to South Bel Air, MD is 59.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes via Harbor Tunnel Thruway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Maryland, connecting the Northeast region of the state. Expect a route that involves frequent turns and local road navigation, rather than a straightforward highway cruise. It's a manageable distance for a single day, making it a practical option for a short trip or a segment of a larger journey. Plan for a bit more time than the estimated duration due to the nature of the roads.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 59.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m 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 journey offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, with a highway share of 18%. You'll encounter the Harbor Tunnel Thruway, Express Toll Lanes, and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll cover is 11.6 miles on the Harbor Tunnel Thruway. Be prepared for a dynamic route that transitions between faster highway sections and more involved local roads, requiring your attention as you navigate through various communities.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Harbor Tunnel Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.6 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 15.4 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 59.4 miles you will encounter 19 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 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles (I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.7 miles (I 895 / Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
15.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 13A
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore
7
22.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Take the exit onto I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thr...
6
36.7 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
I 895 / Express Toll Lanes
Keep slight left at fork onto I 895 / Express Toll Lanes
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
52.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 77A
Toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood
7
53 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 24 North: Bel Air
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward MD 24 North: Bel Air
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Olney, MD to South Bel Air, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Edgewood along the way.
Edgewood
52.7 mi in
|
~1h 12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | 11.6 mi | 15m |
| Express Toll Lanes | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| I 95 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Patuxent Freeway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Olney Sandy Spring Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Hall Shop Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
— 11.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olney, MD and South Bel Air, MD.
1
Start on 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
2
Turn left onto Spartan Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Spartan Road
3
Turn right onto MD 108
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Olney Sandy Spring Road
4
Continue on MD 108
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ashton Road
5
Continue on MD 108
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Clarksville Pike
6
Turn right onto Hall Shop Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Hall Shop Road
7
Turn right onto Guilford Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Guilford Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto Cedar Lane
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Cedar Lane
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward MD 32 East: Annapolis
10
Merge onto MD 32
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Patuxent Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13A
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Merge onto I 95
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto I 895
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Exit 46
Toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on I 895
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
15
Continue on I 895
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 895
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
17
Continue on I 895
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 895
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
297 ft
·
3 sec
20
Merge onto I 95
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 77A
Toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward MD 24 North: Bel Air
Use the slight left lane.
23
Turn left onto MD 24
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto West Ring Factory Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ring Factory Road
Use the right lane.
25
Turn left onto MD 924
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Emmorton Road
26
Continue on MD 924
496 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Main Street
27
Turn right onto East MacPhail Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East MacPhail Road
28
Turn left onto South Shamrock Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Shamrock Road
29
Arrive at destination
South Shamrock Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.7 mi from Olney, MD · 44m 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from Olney, 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.
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
$19.70 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.79 | $21.57 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.52 | $23.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.11 | $26.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.81
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
(11.6 mi)
$0.81
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
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.20 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.32 | $3.80 |
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
South Bel Air, MD
Late night in South Bel Air on Saturday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
1 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 25m 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 Olney, MD to South Bel Air, MD covers 59.4 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Harbor Tunnel Thruway, Express Toll Lanes, 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 29.7 miles from Olney, 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.4 miles you will encounter 19 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 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles (I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.7 miles (I 895 / Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Olney, MD to South Bel Air, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Edgewood along the way.
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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