How far is Pikesville, MD from North Bel Air, MD?

The driving distance from Pikesville, MD to North Bel Air, MD is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.43 mi
00h 44m
Flight
22.7 mi
36.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.7 mi
Kilometers
36.53 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.43 mi
Kilometers
45.76 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bel Air
Fri, Oct 16, 1:26 AM EDT
Return by in Pikesville
Fri, Oct 16, 2:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pikesville
2026-10-16T00:42
Arrive North Bel Air
Fri, Oct 16, 1:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pikesville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Overlea
MD

Census designated place

From Pikesville
14.6 mi
00h 22m
To North Bel Air
13.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pikesville and North Bel Air.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pikesville and North Bel Air.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    125 m · 33 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Sudbrook Lane

    1824 ft · 56 sec · East Sudbrook Lane

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Court Road

    968 ft · 34 sec · Old Court Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Stevenson Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Stevenson Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 695 East: Towson

    2571 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Beltway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on White Marsh Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · White Marsh Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto US 1 North: Perry Hall

    1373 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: Perry Hall

    535 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Belair Road

    10.8 mi · 19 min · Belair Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    2.6 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Fulford Avenue

    111 m · 18 sec · Fulford Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    754 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street

    2394 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pikesville and North Bel Air.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belair Road
13.4 mi · 47%
Baltimore Beltway
11.2 mi · 39%
White Marsh Boulevard
1.77 mi · 6%
Stevenson Road
0.68 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.6 mi · 2%
I 695 East
0.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore Beltway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

11.2 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
22.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Overlea
00h 22m from Pikesville
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pikesville and Rain Showers near North Bel Air.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pikesville to North Bel Air?

The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Overlea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Pikesville and 13.9 miles from North Bel Air.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.24 one way or $8.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pikesville and Rain Showers near North Bel Air.

Stop Ideas Near Overlea

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Overlea, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Overlea.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

24 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Aberdeen

35 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
BUS

Kent Island, MD

50 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pikesville and North Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 22.7 mi (36.53 km).

Pikesville

#1 Pikesville

Location in Maryland

Population30,764
Coordinates39.3742700, -76.7224700
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
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#2 North Bel Air

City in United States of America

Population33,925
Coordinates39.5398300, -76.3549600
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.722383, 39.374314)
End: North Main Street (-76.3552, 39.539508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.8 L · about $4.24
Round trip
$8.48
2 gal · 7.6 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $4.24 $8.48
Mid-grade $4.84 $4.84 $9.68
Premium $5.15 $5.15 $10.29
Diesel $6.36 $6.36 $12.72

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pikesville and North Bel Air. The current time is 00:42:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.