How far is Bel Air, MD from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Bel Air, MD to Philadelphia, PA is about 77 miles (123.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bel Air and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bel Air and Philadelphia.
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Start on Courtland Place
123 m · 20 sec · Courtland Place
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Turn right onto South Hickory Avenue
132 m · 14 sec · South Hickory Avenue
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Continue on Maitland Street
113 m · 17 sec · Maitland Street
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Turn left onto Fulford Avenue
1105 ft · 31 sec · Fulford Avenue
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Continue on Churchville Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Churchville Road
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Turn left onto Level Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Level Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New York
2158 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 23 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Continue on Delaware Turnpike
3005 ft · 40 sec · Delaware Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike
10 mi · 12 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left onto Wilmington Expressway
947 ft · 15 sec · Wilmington Expressway
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Continue on Delaware Expressway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
8.5 mi · 12 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Valley Forge, Island Avenue
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Valley Forge
1535 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Penrose Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Penrose Avenue
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Turn left onto South 26th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South 26th Street
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street
911 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Schuylkill Avenue
84 m · 8 sec · Schuylkill Avenue
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 15th Street
26 m · 2 sec · South 15th Street
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Turn slight left onto South Penn Square
115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square
51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bel Air and Philadelphia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Bel Air and Light Rain near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bel Air to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 77 miles (123.9 km) and usually takes 01h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brookside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Bel Air and 38.6 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.63 one way or $21.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bel Air and Light Rain near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Brookside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
City of Wilmington
Newport Town Administration
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookside.
Newark
Wilmington station
Parkesburg
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bel Air and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 69.19 mi (111.35 km).
#1 Bel Air
Town in Harford County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 10,266 |
| Coordinates | 39.5359400, -76.3482900 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,578,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.9523300, -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.91 | $10.63 | $21.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.53 | $12.32 | $24.65 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $13.25 | $26.50 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $17.04 | $34.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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