Silver Hill, MD to South Bel Air, MD is 66.4 miles and takes about 1h 36m via the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive with a significant portion on major highways. Given the relatively short duration, this is a straightforward same-day trip, perfect for a quick transfer or a visit without a lengthy travel commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.2 miles from Silver Hill, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 66.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This 66.4-mile drive offers a mixed driving experience, with 42% of the route utilizing highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, the Express Toll Lanes, and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, indicating a blend of parkway driving and more direct, faster routes. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 27 miles on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, giving you a good period of consistent travel before potentially encountering more varied road conditions. The profile suggests a drive that starts with one character and may transition as you progress toward your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 27 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.4 miles you will encounter 23 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 2 miles (Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (Minnesota Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2 mi into trip|~4m in|Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.3 mi into trip|~9m in|Minnesota Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
6.7 mi into trip|~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Baltimore
8
59.7 mi into trip|~1h 24m 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
60.1 mi into trip|~1h 25m 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.
Between Silver Hill, MD and South Bel Air, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore and Edgewood.
Baltimore
6.7 mi in|~14m
Edgewood
59.7 mi in|~1h 24m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
27 mi
37m
Express Toll Lanes
8.5 mi
9m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
7.3 mi
8m
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
7 mi
10m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
4.3 mi
6m
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi
2m
Fort Davis Drive Southeast
1.2 mi
2m
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 27 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Hill, MD and South Bel Air, MD.
1
Start on MD 414
0.2 mi·40 sec·Old Silver Hill Road
2
Turn left onto MD 5
0.9 mi·2 min·Branch Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto Southern Avenue Southeast
0.9 mi·2 min·Southern Avenue Southeast
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi·1 min·Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Fort Davis Drive Southeast
1.2 mi·2 min·Fort Davis Drive Southeast
6
Turn left onto Ridge Road Southeast
0.7 mi·1 min·Ridge Road Southeast
7
Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue Northeast
1.0 mi·2 min·Minnesota Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast
363 ft·21 sec·Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Kenilworth Avenue Northeast
0.2 mi·18 sec·Kenilworth Avenue Northeast
10
Merge onto DC 295
1.1 mi·1 min·Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·24 sec
Toward BaltimoreUse the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
27 mi·37 min·Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel ThruwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 895
1.1 mi·1 min·Harbor Tunnel Thruway
15
Continue on I 895
1.0 mi·1 min·Harbor Tunnel Throughway
16
Continue on I 895
2.2 mi·3 min·Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 895
1.4 mi·2 min·Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
18
Continue on I 895
3.7 mi·5 min·Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 895
8.5 mi·9 min·Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
297 ft·3 sec
21
Merge onto I 95
7.3 mi·8 min·John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 77AToward MD 24: Bel Air, EdgewoodUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward MD 24 North: Bel AirUse the slight left lane.
24
Turn left onto MD 24
4.3 mi·6 min·Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto West Ring Factory Road
0.6 mi·1 min·West Ring Factory Road
Use the right lane.
26
Turn left onto MD 924
0.6 mi·1 min·Emmorton Road
27
Continue on MD 924
496 ft·17 sec·South Main Street
28
Turn right onto East MacPhail Road
0.3 mi·44 sec·East MacPhail Road
29
Turn left onto South Shamrock Road
0.3 mi·1 min·South Shamrock Road
30
Arrive at destination
South Shamrock Road
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just under 1 hour and 36 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility for when you start. Leaving Silver Hill, MD, consider a mid-morning departure to avoid the peak rush hour traffic that can affect the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. The fuel cost is estimated at $11, so ensure you have enough gas before setting off, though at 66.4 miles, it's unlikely you'll need to stop for fuel unless your tank is very low. Since this is a same-day trip with no recommended stops, you can easily make this journey in one go, keeping an eye on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway for any potential slowdowns.
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 33.2 miles from Silver Hill, MD, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27 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 15 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.2 miles or 50m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Bel Air, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Silver Hill, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Silver Hill, MD
This is one driving day of about 66.4 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Silver Hill, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Baltimore-Washington Parkway for about 27 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.2 mi from Silver Hill, MD
· 50m into the drive
The midpoint is around 33.2 miles from Silver Hill, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.01 one way
$22.02 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$12.06
$24.11
premium
$4.93
$12.88
$25.75
diesel
$5.61
$14.66
$29.32
Estimated Tolls: $0.49
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
(7 mi)$0.49
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
$11
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.9
0
$6.97
$3.19
Efficient EV
16.6
0
$5.81
$2.66
EV Truck/SUV
26.6
0
$9.30
$4.25
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Silver Hill, MD
Night
in Silver Hill on Friday
Local time
11:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
South Bel Air, MD
Night
in South Bel Air on Friday
Local time
11:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
6 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 36m 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 Silver Hill, MD to South Bel Air, MD covers 66.4 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore-Washington Parkway, 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 33.2 miles from Silver Hill, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.01 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 66.4 miles you will encounter 23 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 2 miles (Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (Minnesota Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Silver Hill, MD and South Bel Air, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore and Edgewood.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
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.
