How far is North Bel Air, MD from Westminster, MD?
The driving distance from North Bel Air, MD to Westminster, MD is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
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
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 Westminster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bel Air and Westminster.
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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
13.5 mi · 18 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 795: Owings Mills, Reisterstown
2012 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Northwest Expressway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Northwest Expressway
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Continue on Northwest Expressway
1.2 km · 56 sec · Northwest Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Westminster Pike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Westminster Pike
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Continue on Baltimore Boulevard
8 mi · 12 min · Baltimore Boulevard
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Turn left onto Malcolm Drive
2021 ft · 48 sec · Malcolm Drive
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bel Air and Westminster.
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.
Baltimore Beltway
Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
13.5 mi · 00h 18m
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 Westminster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Bel Air to Westminster?
The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Mays Chapel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from North Bel Air and 25.1 miles from Westminster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $15.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 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 Westminster.
Stop Ideas Near Mays Chapel
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 Mays Chapel.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Aberdeen
New Carrollton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Bel Air and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 34.23 mi (55.08 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 Westminster
City in northern Maryland, United States
| Population | 18,712 |
| Coordinates | 39.5753800, -76.9958100 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westminster (-76.99581, 39.57538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 42m |
| 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 | $7.50 | $15.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $8.57 | $17.14 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $9.11 | $18.22 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
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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