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

The driving distance from North Bel Air, MD to Dundalk, MD is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.51 mi
00h 41m
Flight
21.85 mi
35.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.85 mi
Kilometers
35.16 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.51 mi
Kilometers
44.28 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dundalk
Thu, Oct 15, 9:34 PM EDT
Return by in North Bel Air
Thu, Oct 15, 10:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bel Air
2026-10-15T20:53
Arrive Dundalk
Thu, Oct 15, 9:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Bel Air
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
White Marsh
MD

Community in Baltimore County Maryland

From North Bel Air
13.7 mi
00h 20m
To Dundalk
13.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    153 m · 16 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Bond Street

    2271 ft · 52 sec · North Bond Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Churchville Road

    924 ft · 24 sec · Churchville Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Baltimore Pike

    2618 ft · 1 min · Baltimore Pike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Baltimore

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 150: Eastern Avenue

    1750 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 150 West: Eastern Avenue, Highlandtown West

    76 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    150 m · 19 sec · Eastern Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Kane Street

    2148 ft · 1 min · Kane Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Dundalk Avenue

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Dundalk Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Dundalk Avenue

    87 m · 13 sec · Dundalk Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dundalk Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Express Toll Lanes
9.03 mi · 33%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.15 mi · 30%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
5.21 mi · 19%
Dundalk Avenue
2.43 mi · 9%
I 95 South
0.63 mi · 2%
Baltimore Pike
0.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Marsh
00h 20m from North Bel Air
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely leaving North Bel Air and Chance Rain Showers near Dundalk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

White Marsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from North Bel Air and 13.8 miles from Dundalk.

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

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near White Marsh

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

Aberdeen

27 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Kent Island, MD

49 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bel Air and Dundalk. Straight-line distance: 21.85 mi (35.16 km).

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#1 North Bel Air

City in United States of America

Population33,925
Coordinates39.5398300, -76.3549600
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Dundalk

#2 Dundalk

Census-designated place in Maryland, United States

Population63,597
Coordinates39.2506600, -76.5205200
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: North Bel Air (-76.35496, 39.53983)
End: Dundalk (-76.52052, 39.25066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.68 L · about $4.11
Round trip
$8.23
1.94 gal · 7.36 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $4.11 $8.23
Mid-grade $4.84 $4.70 $9.39
Premium $5.15 $4.99 $9.98
Diesel $6.36 $6.17 $12.34

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 North Bel Air and Dundalk. The current time is 20:53:15.

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.