Origin
South Bel Air, MD
Evening in South Bel Air on Wednesday
Local time
5:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Bel Air, MD to Algonquin, MD
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 33m
Distance
103.5 mi
167 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 24m
★
6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 54m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 53m
8 PM
2h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Bel Air, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Bel Air, MD to Algonquin, MD covers 103.5 miles and takes about 2h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East MacPhail Road, South Main Street, Emmorton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.16 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
51.7 miles from South Bel Air, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 33m drive with frequent turns across 103.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East MacPhail Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from South Bel Air, MD to Algonquin, MD is easy. At 2h 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Bel Air, MD to Algonquin, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East MacPhail Road | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Emmorton Road | — | — |
| West Ring Factory Road | — | — |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| John F | — | — |
| Express Toll Lanes | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East MacPhail Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bel Air, MD and Algonquin, MD.
1
Start on South Shamrock Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Shamrock Road
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto East MacPhail Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East MacPhail Road
3
Turn left onto South Main Street
495 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on Emmorton Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Emmorton Road
5
Turn right onto West Ring Factory Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ring Factory Road
6
Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Baltimore
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: Baltimore
8
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
9
Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
10
Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
11
Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
12
Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
13
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
14
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
15
Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
16
Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
17
Turn straight onto Ritchie Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ritchie Highway
18
Turn left onto East Furnace Branch Road
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Furnace Branch Road
19
Take the ramp slight right toward MD 10 South
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
MD 10 South
20
Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Arundel Expressway
21
Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Arundel Expressway
22
Turn left onto Ritchie Highway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ritchie Highway
23
Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Governor Ritchie Highway
24
Take the exit slight left toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge
25
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
19 mi
·
27 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
26
Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
33 mi
·
47 min
·
US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
27
Turn right onto Maryland Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Maryland Avenue
28
Continue on Muse Street
364 ft
·
17 sec
·
Muse Street
29
At the end of the road, turn left onto Gay Street
367 ft
·
16 sec
·
Gay Street
30
Turn right onto Poplar Street
407 ft
·
13 sec
·
Poplar Street
31
Continue on Locust Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Locust Street
32
At the end of the road, turn left onto Glenburn Avenue
246 ft
·
13 sec
·
Glenburn Avenue
33
Turn right onto Glasgow Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Glasgow Street
34
Continue on Sandy Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Sandy Hill Road
35
Turn left onto Shawnee Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Shawnee Road
36
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 51.7 miles from South Bel Air, MD, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
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 23 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.7 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Algonquin, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving South 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.
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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 South Bel Air, MD
This is one driving day of about 103.5 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from South 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.7 mi from South Bel Air, MD · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.7 miles from South Bel Air, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Algonquin, MD
The final approach into Algonquin, 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 Algonquin, 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
$17.16 one way
$34.32 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $18.79 | $37.59 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.07 | $40.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.85 | $45.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.00
Bay Bridge
$7.00
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
$17
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31 | 0 | $10.87 | $4.97 |
| Efficient EV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.06 | $4.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.49 | $6.62 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Algonquin, MD
Evening in Algonquin on Wednesday
Local time
5:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°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
36 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
2h 33m 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 South Bel Air, MD to Algonquin, MD covers 103.5 miles and takes about 2h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East MacPhail Road, South Main Street, Emmorton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.7 miles from South 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 $17.16 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.
The drive from South Bel Air, MD to Algonquin, MD is easy. At 2h 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Bel Air, MD to Algonquin, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from South Bel Air, MD to Algonquin, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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