Trip from White Oak, MD to South Bel Air, MD

Drive Time

1h 6m

Distance

57.6 mi

93 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 1m ★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m

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

Downtown White Oak, MD, MD

White Oak, MD

Mohan Nannapaneni

Downtown South Bel Air, MD, MD

South Bel Air, MD

Da Khatri

Trip Overview

The drive from White Oak, MD to South Bel Air, MD covers 57.6 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Lockwood Drive, New Hampshire Avenue, US 29 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.53 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

28.8 miles from White Oak, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 57.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lockwood Drive 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 White Oak, MD to South Bel Air, MD is easy. At 1h 6m 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 White Oak, MD to South Bel Air, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lockwood Drive Unavailable Refreshing
New Hampshire Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
US 29 North Unavailable Refreshing
Columbia Pike Unavailable Refreshing
MD 200 Unavailable Refreshing
Intercounty Connector Unavailable Refreshing
I 95 Unavailable Refreshing
MD 198 Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Lockwood Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

138 ft · 16 sec · the route
2

At the end of the road, turn left

387 ft · 34 sec
3

Turn left onto Lockwood Drive

489 ft · 15 sec · Lockwood Drive
4

Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue

0.1 mi · 16 sec · New Hampshire Avenue
5

Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 North: Columbia

0.3 mi · 42 sec · US 29 North: Columbia
6

Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

2.8 mi · 4 min · Columbia Pike
7

Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll

0.2 mi · 26 sec · MD 200 Toll
8

Keep slight right to continue on MD 200 Toll East

0.4 mi · 48 sec · MD 200 Toll East
9

Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

2.3 mi · 2 min · Intercounty Connector
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

0.4 mi · 51 sec · I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
11

Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive

0.6 mi · 39 sec · MD 198: Konterra Drive
12

Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville

0.9 mi · 1 min · MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
13

Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville

0.6 mi · 39 sec · MD 198 West: Burtonsville
14

Keep slight left

0.7 mi · 50 sec
15

Merge slight left

12 mi · 13 min
16

Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway

5.7 mi · 6 min · I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
17

Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
18

Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
19

Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
20

Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
21

Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

8.5 mi · 9 min · Express Toll Lanes
22

Keep slight right

299 ft · 4 sec
23

Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

7.3 mi · 8 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
24

Take the exit slight right toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood

0.3 mi · 38 sec · MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood
25

Keep slight left to continue on MD 24 North: Bel Air

0.2 mi · 22 sec · MD 24 North: Bel Air
26

Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

4.3 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
27

Turn right onto West Ring Factory Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Ring Factory Road
28

Turn left onto Emmorton Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Emmorton Road
29

Continue on South Main Street

495 ft · 18 sec · South Main Street
30

Turn right onto East MacPhail Road

0.3 mi · 44 sec · East MacPhail Road
31

Turn left onto South Shamrock Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Shamrock Road
32

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 28.8 miles from White Oak, MD, or about 33m 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 57.6 miles or 1h 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 28.8 miles or 33m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 56m

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 White Oak, 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 White Oak, MD

This is one driving day of about 57.6 miles and 1h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from White Oak, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28.8 mi from White Oak, MD · 33m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

29 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 57.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from White Oak, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around South Bel Air, 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

$9.53 one way

$19.06 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $10.43 $20.86
premium $4.92 $11.16 $22.32
diesel $5.64 $12.80 $25.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.3 0 $6.05 $2.76
Efficient EV 14.4 0 $5.04 $2.30
EV Truck/SUV 23 0 $8.06 $3.69

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 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 data refreshed 11 hours ago

Origin

White Oak, MD

Evening in White Oak on Sunday

Local time

6:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Bel Air, MD

Evening in South Bel Air on Sunday

Local time

6:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°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

7 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 6m 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 White Oak, MD to South Bel Air, MD covers 57.6 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lockwood Drive, New Hampshire Avenue, US 29 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.8 miles from White Oak, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.53 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.
The drive from White Oak, MD to South Bel Air, MD is easy. At 1h 6m 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 White Oak, MD to South Bel Air, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from White Oak, MD to South Bel Air, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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