Trip from South Bel Air, MD to Temple Hills, MD

Drive Time

1h 42m

Distance

72.6 mi

117 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 35m ★

6 AM

1h 43m

8 AM

1h 58m

10 AM

1h 48m

12 PM

1h 47m

3 PM

1h 49m

5 PM

1h 57m

8 PM

1h 38m

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

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South Bel Air, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from South Bel Air, MD to Temple Hills, MD covers 72.6 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Capital Beltway, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.7 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.01 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

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

36.3 miles from South Bel Air, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from South Bel Air, MD to Temple Hills, MD covers 72.6 miles and takes about 1h 42m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

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 21.7 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 31.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 72.6 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 31.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

31.9 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the exit toward MD 295 South: Essex, BWI Marshall Airport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 4 Toward MD 295 South: Essex, BWI Marshall Airpor...

54 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andre...

68.9 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Take the exit toward MD 5: Waldorf, Silver Hill

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 7A; 7B Toward MD 5: Waldorf, Silver Hill

69 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Silver Hill

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 7B Toward Silver Hill

69.1 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Auth Road, Strayer University

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Auth Road, Strayer University

Towns Along This Route

Between South Bel Air, MD and Temple Hills, MD, road signs point toward Bwi Marshall Airport, Andrews Air Force Base and Silver Hill.

Bwi Marshall Airport

31.9 mi in | ~44m

Andrews Air Force Base

54 mi in | ~1h 15m

Silver Hill

68.9 mi in | ~1h 36m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Baltimore-Washington Parkway	21.7 mi	29m
Capital Beltway	14.6 mi	19m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway	8.1 mi	9m
Express Toll Lanes	7.7 mi	9m
Harbor Tunnel Thruway	7.3 mi	10m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway	3.9 mi	5m
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel	1.4 mi	2m
Branch Avenue	1.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Baltimore-Washington Parkway — 21.7 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Bel Air, MD and Temple Hills, MD.

Start on South Shamrock Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Shamrock Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto East MacPhail Road

0.3 mi · 45 sec · East MacPhail Road

Turn left onto South Main Street

495 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street

Continue on Emmorton Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Emmorton Road

Turn right onto West Ring Factory Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Ring Factory Road

Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

3.9 mi · 5 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Baltimore

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 95 South: Baltimore

Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

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

Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

6.5 mi · 7 min · Express Toll Lanes

Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

1.2 mi · 1 min · Express Toll Lanes

Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

0.5 mi · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

1.3 mi · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 South: Essex, BWI Marshall Airport

0.5 mi · 59 sec · MD 295 South: Essex, BWI Marshall Airport

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

22 mi · 29 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base

0.3 mi · 1 min · I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

15 mi · 19 min · Capital Beltway

Take the exit slight right toward MD 5: Waldorf, Silver Hill

0.1 mi · 17 sec · MD 5: Waldorf, Silver Hill

Keep slight right to continue on Silver Hill

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Silver Hill

Keep slight left to continue on Auth Road, Strayer University

292 ft · 15 sec · Auth Road, Strayer University

Turn left onto Auth Road

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Auth Road

Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue

1.4 mi · 1 min · Branch Avenue

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Turn straight onto Saint Barnabas Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Saint Barnabas Road

Turn left onto Temple Hill Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Temple Hill Road

Continue on Temple Hill Road

125 ft · 3 sec · Temple Hill Road

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 36.3 miles from South Bel Air, MD, or about 51m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.7 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 72.6 miles or 1h 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.3 miles or 51m 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 26m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving South 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 South Bel Air, MD

This is one driving day of about 72.6 miles and 1h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South Bel Air, MD.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Baltimore-Washington Parkway for about 21.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.3 mi from South Bel Air, MD · 51m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

36 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 72.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.3 miles from South Bel Air, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Temple Hills, MD

The final approach into Temple Hills, 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 Temple Hills, 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.

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...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour $20 near mile 55.1

Caution: DC Water Sewer Overflow

Caution: Hiking in Gold Mine Tract

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.01 one way

$24.03 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$13.15	$26.29
premium	$4.92	$14.07	$28.14
diesel	$5.64	$16.13	$32.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21.8	$7.62	$3.48
Efficient EV	18.2	$6.35	$2.90
EV Truck/SUV	29	$10.16	$4.65

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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 22 hours ago

Origin

South Bel Air, MD

Late night in South Bel Air on Monday

Local time

5:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Temple Hills, MD

Late night in Temple Hills on Monday

Local time

5:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

17 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 42m 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 Temple Hills, MD covers 72.6 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Capital Beltway, 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 36.3 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 $12.01 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.

Between South Bel Air, MD and Temple Hills, MD, road signs point toward Bwi Marshall Airport, Andrews Air Force Base and Silver Hill.

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