How far is Hillcrest Heights, MD from North Bel Air, MD?

The driving distance from Hillcrest Heights, MD to North Bel Air, MD is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
72.6 mi
01h 30m
Flight
58.6 mi
94.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.6 mi
Kilometers
94.3 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.6 mi
Kilometers
116.84 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bel Air
Fri, Oct 16, 3:12 AM EDT
Return by in Hillcrest Heights
Fri, Oct 16, 4:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillcrest Heights
2026-10-16T01:41
Arrive North Bel Air
Fri, Oct 16, 3:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillcrest Heights
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Linthicum
MD

Census designated place

From Hillcrest Heights
33.9 mi
00h 45m
To North Bel Air
38.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hillcrest Heights and North Bel Air.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hillcrest Heights and North Bel Air.

  1. 1

    Start on 23rd Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · 23rd Parkway

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Oxon Run Drive

    1 km · 2 min · Oxon Run Drive

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Naylor Road

    54 m · 3 sec · Naylor Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Naylor Road

    1543 ft · 51 sec · Naylor Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    90 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Naylor Road Southeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · Naylor Road Southeast

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Marion Barry Avenue Southeast

    155 m · 12 sec · Marion Barry Avenue Southeast

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Naylor Road Southeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · Naylor Road Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 23rd Street Southeast

    740 ft · 21 sec · 23rd Street Southeast

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Minnesota Avenue Southeast

    828 ft · 21 sec · Minnesota Avenue Southeast

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast

    643 ft · 31 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    755 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Anacostia Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Anacostia Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    2038 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    27 mi · 37 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  17. 17

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

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  19. 19

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  20. 20

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  21. 21

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  22. 22

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

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

  26. 26

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

    1781 ft · 38 sec

  27. 27

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

    825 ft · 22 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Marketplace Drive

    1326 ft · 38 sec · Marketplace Drive

  30. 30

    Continue on South Atwood Road

    1217 ft · 40 sec · South Atwood Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Baltimore Pike

    1707 ft · 51 sec · Baltimore Pike

  32. 32

    Continue on Fulford Avenue

    111 m · 18 sec · Fulford Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    754 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street

    2394 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillcrest Heights and North Bel Air.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
27 mi · 37%
Express Toll Lanes
8.6 mi · 12%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
7.34 mi · 10%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
7.03 mi · 10%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
5.32 mi · 7%
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
2.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

27 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
58.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Linthicum
00h 45m from Hillcrest Heights
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Hillcrest Heights and Rain Showers near North Bel Air.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hillcrest Heights to North Bel Air?

The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Linthicum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Hillcrest Heights and 38.6 miles from North Bel Air.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.85 one way or $21.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Hillcrest Heights and Rain Showers near North Bel Air.

Stop Ideas Near Linthicum

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Linthicum, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Linthicum.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

4 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

12 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

33 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

44 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillcrest Heights and North Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 58.6 mi (94.3 km).

Hillcrest Heights

#1 Hillcrest Heights

City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

Population16,469
Coordinates38.8328900, -76.9594200
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
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#2 North Bel Air

City in United States of America

Population33,925
Coordinates39.5398300, -76.3549600
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: 23rd Parkway (-76.959514, 38.832813)
End: North Main Street (-76.3552, 39.539508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.7 L · about $10.85
Round trip
$21.71
5.12 gal · 19.4 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $10.85 $21.71
Mid-grade $4.84 $12.40 $24.79
Premium $5.15 $13.17 $26.35
Diesel $6.36 $16.29 $32.57

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillcrest Heights and North Bel Air. The current time is 01:41:50.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.