How far is North Potomac, MD from North Bel Air, MD?
The driving distance from North Potomac, MD to North Bel Air, MD is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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.
City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Potomac and North Bel Air.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Potomac and North Bel Air.
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Start on Query Mill Road
35 m · 7 sec · Query Mill Road
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Turn right onto Turkey Foot Road
2947 ft · 1 min · Turkey Foot Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Travilah Road
1951 ft · 40 sec · Travilah Road
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Turn straight onto Dufief Mill Road
2 mi · 4 min · Dufief Mill Road
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Continue on Muddy Branch Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Muddy Branch Road
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Turn right onto Great Seneca Highway
1561 ft · 35 sec · Great Seneca Highway
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Turn left onto Sam Eig Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Sam Eig Highway
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Intercounty Connector
16.3 mi · 21 min · Intercounty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
2257 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive
2986 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville
2970 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
1.6 km · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi · 3 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
3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Keep slight right
91 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
7.3 mi · 8 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood
1781 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 24 North: Bel Air
825 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Marketplace Drive
1326 ft · 38 sec · Marketplace Drive
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Continue on South Atwood Road
1217 ft · 40 sec · South Atwood Road
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Turn right onto Baltimore Pike
1707 ft · 51 sec · Baltimore Pike
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Continue on Fulford Avenue
111 m · 18 sec · Fulford Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
754 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street
2394 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Potomac and North Bel Air.
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.
Intercounty Connector
Continue on Intercounty Connector
16.3 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving North Potomac and Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely near North Bel Air.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Potomac to North Bel Air?
The road trip is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
West Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from North Potomac and 38.1 miles from North Bel Air.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58 miles (93.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Potomac and Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely near North Bel Air.
Stop Ideas Near West Elkridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Relay Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Elkridge.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Potomac and North Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 57.99 mi (93.33 km).
#1 North Potomac
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 24,410 |
| Coordinates | 39.0828900, -77.2649800 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Bel Air
City in United States of America
| Population | 33,925 |
| Coordinates | 39.5398300, -76.3549600 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-76.3552, 39.539508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $11.36 | $22.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $12.98 | $25.95 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $13.79 | $27.58 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $17.05 | $34.10 |
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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