How far is Crofton, MD from North Bel Air, MD?
The driving distance from Crofton, MD to North Bel Air, MD is about 51 miles (82 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crofton and North Bel Air.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crofton and North Bel Air.
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Start on Stratton Road
1581 ft · 1 min · Stratton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Spring Green Avenue
1050 ft · 48 sec · Spring Green Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Crofton Parkway
2862 ft · 2 min · Crofton Parkway
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Turn left onto Crawford Boulevard
1096 ft · 34 sec · Crawford Boulevard
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Turn right onto Robert Crain Highway
5.6 mi · 9 min · Robert Crain Highway
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.7 mi · 5 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 · 25 sec · South Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street
2394 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crofton and North Bel Air.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Robert Crain Highway
Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Crofton and Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely near North Bel Air.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crofton to North Bel Air?
The road trip is about 51 miles (82 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Rosedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Crofton and 26.1 miles from North Bel Air.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.63 one way or $15.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Crofton and Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely near North Bel Air.
Stop Ideas Near Rosedale
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 Rosedale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crofton and North Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 41.21 mi (66.32 km).
#1 Crofton
Census place in Maryland, USA
| Population | 27,348 |
| Coordinates | 39.0017800, -76.6874700 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Bel Air
City in United States of America
| Population | 33,925 |
| Coordinates | 39.5398300, -76.3549600 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-76.3552, 39.539508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $4.24 | $7.63 | $15.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $8.72 | $17.43 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $9.26 | $18.53 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
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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