Origin
Severna Park, MD
Evening in Severna Park on Saturday
Local time
5:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Severna Park, MD to Bel Air, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
44 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Severna Park, MD
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Bel Air, MD
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Trip Overview
Severna Park, MD to Bel Air, MD is 44 miles and takes about 1 hour 2 minutes via Express Toll Lanes and John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in Maryland. Expect a route with numerous turns, suggesting it's more of a local journey than a high-speed transit. Given its short duration and modest fuel cost, this is a straightforward, same-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Express Toll Lanes | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Arundel Expressway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Governor Ritchie Highway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Harbor Tunnel Throughway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Baltimore Harbor Tunnel | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Express Toll Lanes
— 8.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Severna Park, MD and Bel Air, MD.
1
Start on MD 648
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
2
Turn right onto West McKinsey Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
West McKinsey Road
3
Turn left onto MD 2
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Governor Ritchie Highway
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
5
Merge onto MD 10
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Arundel Expressway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Arundel Expressway
Toward MD 10 North: Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward MD 270
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto MD 270
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Furnace Branch Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto MD 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ritchie Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 895
11
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
12
Continue on I 895
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 895
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
14
Continue on I 895
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 895
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
297 ft
·
3 sec
17
Merge onto I 95
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 77A
Toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward MD 24 North: Bel Air
Use the slight left lane.
20
Turn left onto MD 24
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto Marketplace Drive
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Marketplace Drive
22
Continue on South Atwood Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Atwood Road
23
Turn right onto US 1 Business
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Baltimore Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on US 1 Business
363 ft
·
17 sec
·
Fulford Avenue
25
Turn left onto US 1 Business; MD 924
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
26
Turn right onto Courtland Place
109 ft
·
4 sec
·
Courtland Place
27
Arrive at destination
Courtland Place
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 miles from Severna Park, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 5 and 43.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MD 10 / Arundel Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10 / Arundel Expressway toward MD 10 North: Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 10 North: Baltimore
6
8.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward MD 270
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 270
8
37.2 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
37.5 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
7
43.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
US 1 Business; MD 924 / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 1 Business; MD 924 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.29 one way
$14.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.53 | $17.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.71 | $19.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.41
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
(5.9 mi)
$0.41
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Bel Air, MD
Evening in Bel Air on Saturday
Local time
5:01 PM
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 2m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a significant portion on highways like the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, accounting for 10% of the total distance. You'll encounter a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, indicating a need for attention as you navigate. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 8.5 miles on the Express Toll Lanes, offering a brief period of consistent speed before you transition back to more varied road conditions. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction as you move between main roads and local segments.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on Express Toll Lanes.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 5 miles in near MD 10 / Arundel Expressway.
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 44 miles you will encounter 16 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 5 miles (MD 10 / Arundel Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Severna Park, MD to Bel Air, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Edgewood along the way.
Edgewood
37.2 mi in
|
~50m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 44 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on Express Toll Lanes. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.41 in tolls one way, starting with Harbor Tunnel Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bel Air, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (MD 10 / Arundel Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bel Air, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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