How far is North Bel Air, MD from Arbutus, MD?
The driving distance from North Bel Air, MD to Arbutus, MD is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 North Bel Air and Arbutus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bel Air and Arbutus.
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Start on North Main Street
153 m · 16 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Bond Street
2271 ft · 52 sec · North Bond Street
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Turn right onto Churchville Road
924 ft · 24 sec · Churchville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Baltimore Pike
2618 ft · 1 min · Baltimore Pike
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Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
5.2 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Baltimore
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Keep slight right to continue on Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Merge slight right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Towson
3248 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
1.5 km · 1 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilkens Avenue
83 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 372 East: Wilkens Avenue
891 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Wilkens Avenue
1044 ft · 27 sec · Wilkens Avenue
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Turn right onto Courtney Road
2103 ft · 1 min · Courtney Road
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Turn right onto Westland Boulevard
1795 ft · 56 sec · Westland Boulevard
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Turn left onto Linden Avenue
85 m · 12 sec · Linden Avenue
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Turn right onto Shelbourne Road
23 m · 3 sec · Shelbourne Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shelbourne Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bel Air and Arbutus.
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.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.15 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving North Bel Air and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Arbutus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Bel Air to Arbutus?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Rossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from North Bel Air and 18.3 miles from Arbutus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.27 one way or $10.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around North Bel Air and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Arbutus.
Stop Ideas Near Rossville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Bel Air and Arbutus. Straight-line distance: 26.98 mi (43.42 km).
#1 North Bel Air
City in United States of America
| Population | 33,925 |
| Coordinates | 39.5398300, -76.3549600 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arbutus
Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 20,483 |
| Coordinates | 39.2545500, -76.6999700 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arbutus (-76.69997, 39.25455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.71 | $15.43 |
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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