How far is Parkville, MD from North Bel Air, MD?
The driving distance from Parkville, MD to North Bel Air, MD is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkville and North Bel Air.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkville and North Bel Air.
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Start on Oak Forest Drive
10 m · 2 sec · Oak Forest Drive
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Turn right onto Harford Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Harford Road
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Turn right onto Joppa Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Joppa Road
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Turn left onto Belair Road
9.4 mi · 16 min · Belair Road
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Take the exit slight right
2.6 mi · 6 min
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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 Parkville 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.
Belair Road
Turn left onto Belair Road
9.44 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Parkville 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 Parkville to North Bel Air?
The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 8.3 miles from Parkville and 9.4 miles from North Bel Air.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.67 one way or $5.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Parkville and Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely near North Bel Air.
Stop Ideas Near Perry Hall
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 Perry Hall.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkville and North Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 14.94 mi (24.04 km).
#1 Parkville
Census designated place in Baltimore County
| Population | 30,734 |
| Coordinates | 39.3773300, -76.5396900 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
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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