How far is North Bel Air, MD from Towson, MD?
The driving distance from North Bel Air, MD to Towson, MD is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Place in Maryland, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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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 Towson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bel Air and Towson.
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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
1.2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Pike
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Continue on Belair Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Belair Road
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Continue on Belair Road
11.1 mi · 19 min · Belair Road
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 43: White Marsh Boulevard
1131 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Perry Hills Court
89 m · 11 sec · Perry Hills Court
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Turn right onto White Marsh Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · White Marsh Boulevard
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Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 146 North: Dulaney Valley Road
1251 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 146 North
53 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Hampton Lane
65 m · 14 sec · Hampton Lane
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Turn left onto Dulaney Valley Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Dulaney Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Towson Roundabout
81 m · 5 sec · York Road
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Exit the rotary onto York Road
152 m · 16 sec · York Road
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Continue on York Road
156 m · 22 sec · York Road
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Turn right onto Shealy Avenue
32 m · 5 sec · Shealy Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shealy Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bel Air and Towson.
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.
Belair Road
Continue on Belair Road
11.1 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely leaving North Bel Air and Chance Rain Showers near Towson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Bel Air to Towson?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Perry Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from North Bel Air and 10.8 miles from Towson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.22 one way or $6.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 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 Towson.
Stop Ideas Near Perry Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Bel Air and Towson. Straight-line distance: 16.27 mi (26.19 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 Towson
Suburb of Baltimore, Maryland, United States
| Population | 55,197 |
| Coordinates | 39.4015000, -76.6019100 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: Towson (-76.60191, 39.4015)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
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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