How far is North Bel Air, MD from South Laurel, MD?
The driving distance from North Bel Air, MD to South Laurel, MD is about 50.3 miles (81 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Bel Air and South Laurel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bel Air and South Laurel.
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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 left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2671 ft · 42 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 South: Essex, BWI Marshall Airport
2423 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
15.7 mi · 21 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 197 North
1180 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 197 North: Laurel
68 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Laurel Bowie Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Laurel Bowie Road
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Turn left onto Contee Road
846 ft · 31 sec · Contee Road
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Turn left onto Deerfield Road
1237 ft · 58 sec · Deerfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bel Air and South Laurel.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
15.7 mi · 00h 21m
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 Rain Showers Likely leaving North Bel Air and Chance Rain Showers near South Laurel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Bel Air to South Laurel?
The road trip is about 50.3 miles (81 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 25.2 miles from North Bel Air and 25.2 miles from South Laurel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.55 one way or $15.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 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 South Laurel.
Stop Ideas Near Dundalk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dundalk.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Kent Island, MD
Aberdeen
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Bel Air and South Laurel. Straight-line distance: 41.9 mi (67.43 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 South Laurel
Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 26,112 |
| Coordinates | 39.0698300, -76.8502500 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Laurel (-76.85025, 39.06983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $4.24 | $7.55 | $15.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $9.16 | $18.32 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $11.32 | $22.65 |
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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