How far is Montgomery Village, MD from North Bel Air, MD?

The driving distance from Montgomery Village, MD to North Bel Air, MD is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
73.83 mi
01h 26m
Flight
51.42 mi
82.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.42 mi
Kilometers
82.76 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.83 mi
Kilometers
118.81 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bel Air
Fri, May 1, 4:25 PM EDT
Return by in Montgomery Village
Fri, May 1, 5:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery Village
2026-05-01T14:59
Arrive North Bel Air
Fri, May 1, 4:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery Village
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
Elkridge
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Montgomery Village
36.8 mi
00h 43m
To North Bel Air
37 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
63°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stewartown Road

    1747 ft · 50 sec · Stewartown Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Goshen Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Goshen Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Midcounty Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Midcounty Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Shady Grove Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Shady Grove Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 200 Toll East

    3010 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    15.9 mi · 20 min · Intercounty Connector

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

    2257 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive

    2986 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville

    2970 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

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

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  14. 14

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  15. 15

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  16. 16

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  17. 17

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

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

  21. 21

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

    1781 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

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

    825 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Marketplace Drive

    1326 ft · 38 sec · Marketplace Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on South Atwood Road

    1217 ft · 40 sec · South Atwood Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Baltimore Pike

    1707 ft · 51 sec · Baltimore Pike

  27. 27

    Continue on Fulford Avenue

    111 m · 18 sec · Fulford Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    754 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street

    2394 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery Village and North Bel Air.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Intercounty Connector
15.9 mi · 22%
MD 198 West
13 mi · 18%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
8.76 mi · 12%
Express Toll Lanes
8.6 mi · 12%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
7.34 mi · 10%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
5.32 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Intercounty Connector

Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

15.9 mi · 00h 20m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
51.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkridge
00h 43m from Montgomery Village
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Montgomery Village and Mostly Sunny then 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 Montgomery Village to North Bel Air?

The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Montgomery Village and 37 miles from North Bel Air.

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

The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Montgomery Village and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near North Bel Air.

Stop Ideas Near Elkridge

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

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

3 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

13 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

32 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

40 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery Village and North Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 51.42 mi (82.76 km).

Montgomery Village

#1 Montgomery Village

Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population32,032
Coordinates39.1767700, -77.1952600
Altitude114
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: Stewartown Road (-77.195167, 39.176928)
End: North Main Street (-76.3552, 39.539508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.86 L · about $10.62
Round trip
$21.25
5.2 gal · 19.72 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.62 $21.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.96 $23.91
Premium $4.95 $12.88 $25.76
Diesel $5.98 $15.55 $31.10

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery Village and North Bel Air. The current time is 14:59:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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