Trip from South Bel Air, MD to Urbana, MD

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 41m

Distance

76.1 mi

123 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 34m ★

6 AM

1h 42m

8 AM

1h 57m

10 AM

1h 47m

12 PM

1h 45m

3 PM

1h 48m

5 PM

1h 56m

8 PM

1h 37m

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

Da Khatri

Urbana, MD

Jonathan Borba

Trip Overview

The drive from South Bel Air, MD to Urbana, MD covers 76.1 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 70, I 95, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.4 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.62 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

38.1 miles from South Bel Air, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from South Bel Air, MD to Urbana, MD covers 76.1 miles and takes about 1h 41m, 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 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.4 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 5.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 76.1 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 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

5.8 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: Baltimore

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South: Baltimore

33.1 mi into trip | ~45m in

Take the exit toward I 695 West: Towson

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 49B Toward I 695 West: Towson

38.3 mi into trip | ~53m in

Take the exit toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic

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 16A-B Toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic

38.5 mi into trip | ~53m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 West: Frederick

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 16A Toward I 70 West: Frederick

67.7 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Take the exit toward MD 75: Libertytown, Hyattstown

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 62 Toward MD 75: Libertytown, Hyattstown

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between South Bel Air, MD and Urbana, MD, road signs point toward Local Traffic and Hyattstown.

Local Traffic

38.3 mi in | ~53m

Hyattstown

67.7 mi in | ~1h 25m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 70	28.4 mi	30m
I 95	10.9 mi	14m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway	8.1 mi	9m
Express Toll Lanes	7.6 mi	9m
Fingerboard Road	4.6 mi	7m
Baltimore Beltway	4.6 mi	6m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway	3.9 mi	5m
Green Valley Road	2.8 mi	5m

Longest stretch: I 70 — 28.4 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Shamrock Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Shamrock Road

At end of road, turn right onto East MacPhail Road

0.3 mi · 44 sec · East MacPhail Road

Turn left onto MD 924

496 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street

Continue on MD 924

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 MD 24

3.9 mi · 5 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the left lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 South: Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes

6.5 mi · 7 min · Express Toll Lanes

Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto Express Toll Lanes

1.2 mi · 1 min · Express Toll Lanes

Merge onto I 95

3.9 mi · 5 min · I 95

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

7.0 mi · 9 min · I 95

Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 49B Toward I 695 West: Towson Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 695

4.6 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 16A-B Toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 16A Toward I 70 West: Frederick Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 70

14 mi · 15 min · I 70

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 70; US 40

12 mi · 12 min · I 70; US 40

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 70; US 40

2.5 mi · 2 min · I 70; US 40

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Exit 62 Toward MD 75: Libertytown, Hyattstown Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto MD 75

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Green Valley Road

Turn right onto MD 75

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Baldwin Road

Turn left onto MD 75

2.4 mi · 4 min · Green Valley Road

Turn sharp right onto MD 80

4.6 mi · 7 min · Fingerboard Road

Turn right onto MD 355 Business

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Urbana Pike

Arrive at destination

MD 355 Business

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 38.1 miles from South Bel Air, MD, or about 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.4 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 76.1 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.1 miles or 52m 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Urbana, 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 76.1 miles and 1h 41m.

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 I 70 for about 28.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.1 mi from South Bel Air, MD · 52m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

38 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

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 76.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.1 miles from South Bel Air, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Urbana, MD

The final approach into Urbana, 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 Urbana, 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.

Monocacy National Battlefield

National Battlefield

During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July...

3 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 76.1

View on nps.gov

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free near mile 76.1

View on nps.gov

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour $20 near mile 76.1

View on nps.gov

Antietam National Battlefield

National Battlefield

23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into...

23 mi from route ~57 min detour $20 near mile 76.1

View on nps.gov

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...

23 mi from route ~58 min detour $20 near mile 76.1

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.62 one way

$25.23 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$13.82	$27.64
premium	$4.93	$14.76	$29.52
diesel	$5.61	$16.80	$33.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.8	$7.99	$3.65
Efficient EV	19	$6.66	$3.04
EV Truck/SUV	30.4	$10.65	$4.87

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

South Bel Air, MD

Late night in South Bel Air on Wednesday

Local time

12:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Urbana, MD

Late night in Urbana on Wednesday

Local time

12:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

19 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 41m 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 Urbana, MD covers 76.1 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 70, I 95, 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 38.1 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 $12.62 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 Urbana, MD, road signs point toward Local Traffic and Hyattstown.

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Trip from South Bel Air, MD to Urbana, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Urbana, MD

National Parks Near This Route

Monocacy National Battlefield

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Antietam National Battlefield

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

South Bel Air, MD

Urbana, MD

Same local time

19 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 41m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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