How far is Mitchellville, MD from North Bel Air, MD?

The driving distance from Mitchellville, MD to North Bel Air, MD is about 56 miles (90.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.97 mi
01h 12m
Flight
47.27 mi
76.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.27 mi
Kilometers
76.08 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.97 mi
Kilometers
90.07 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bel Air
Fri, Oct 16, 12:33 PM EDT
Return by in Mitchellville
Fri, Oct 16, 1:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mitchellville
2026-10-16T11:20
Arrive North Bel Air
Fri, Oct 16, 12:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mitchellville
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
Dundalk
MD

Census-designated place in Maryland, United States

From Mitchellville
27.8 mi
00h 36m
To North Bel Air
28.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Oak Road

    2844 ft · 1 min · Mount Oak Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mitchellville Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Mitchellville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Heritage Boulevard

    1083 ft · 32 sec · Heritage Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North East Crain Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North East Crain Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Robert Crain Highway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  8. 8

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  9. 9

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  10. 10

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

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

  14. 14

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

    1781 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

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

    825 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Marketplace Drive

    1326 ft · 38 sec · Marketplace Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on South Atwood Road

    1217 ft · 40 sec · South Atwood Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Baltimore Pike

    1707 ft · 51 sec · Baltimore Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Fulford Avenue

    111 m · 18 sec · Fulford Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    754 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street

    2394 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mitchellville 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Robert Crain Highway
17.6 mi · 31%
Express Toll Lanes
8.6 mi · 15%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
7.34 mi · 13%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
5.91 mi · 11%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
5.32 mi · 9%
North East Crain Highway
3.12 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
47.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dundalk
00h 36m from Mitchellville
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Mitchellville and Chance 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 Mitchellville to North Bel Air?

The road trip is about 56 miles (90.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Dundalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Mitchellville and 28.2 miles from North Bel Air.

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

The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.31 one way or $16.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dundalk

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dundalk, 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 Dundalk.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Kent Island, MD

40 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

Aberdeen

42 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mitchellville and North Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 47.27 mi (76.08 km).

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#1 Mitchellville

City in Iowa, United States

Population10,967
Coordinates38.9251100, -76.7427500
Altitude32
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: Mount Oak Road (-76.742752, 38.925262)
End: North Main Street (-76.3552, 39.539508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.48 L · about $8.31
Round trip
$16.62
3.96 gal · 14.96 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.20 $8.31 $16.62
Mid-grade $4.81 $9.53 $19.05
Premium $5.12 $10.13 $20.26
Diesel $6.35 $12.57 $25.13

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Mitchellville and North Bel Air. The current time is 11:20:47.

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.