How far is City of Baltimore, MD from Bel Air, MD?
The driving distance from City of Baltimore, MD to Bel Air, MD is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Baltimore and Bel Air.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Baltimore and Bel Air.
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Start on East Fayette Street
149 m · 23 sec · East Fayette Street
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Turn left onto Saint Paul Street
95 m · 16 sec · Saint Paul Street
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Turn left onto East Baltimore Street
2.8 mi · 9 min · East Baltimore Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Haven Street
127 m · 19 sec · South Haven Street
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Turn left onto East Lombard Street
1 km · 2 min · East Lombard Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 895 North
1158 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Keep slight right
91 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
7.3 mi · 8 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood
1781 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 24 North: Bel Air
825 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Marketplace Drive
1326 ft · 38 sec · Marketplace Drive
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Continue on South Atwood Road
1217 ft · 40 sec · South Atwood Road
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Turn right onto Baltimore Pike
1707 ft · 51 sec · Baltimore Pike
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Continue on Fulford Avenue
111 m · 18 sec · Fulford Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
754 ft · 27 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Courtland Place
33 m · 5 sec · Courtland Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Courtland Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Baltimore and Bel Air.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Express Toll Lanes
Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
8.54 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving City of Baltimore and Partly Sunny near Bel Air.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Baltimore to Bel Air?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
White Marsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from City of Baltimore and 14 miles from Bel Air.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Baltimore and Partly Sunny near Bel Air.
Stop Ideas Near White Marsh
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Marsh.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Baltimore and Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 22.05 mi (35.49 km).
#1 City of Baltimore
Independent city in Maryland, United States
| Population | 621,849 |
| Coordinates | 39.2903800, -76.6121900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bel Air
Town in Harford County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 10,266 |
| Coordinates | 39.5359400, -76.3482900 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bel Air (-76.34829, 39.53594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.09 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.55 | $9.11 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
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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