How far is Severna Park, MD from North Bel Air, MD?

The driving distance from Severna Park, MD to North Bel Air, MD is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34 miles (54.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.73 mi
00h 59m
Flight
34 mi
54.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34 mi
Kilometers
54.71 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.73 mi
Kilometers
78.42 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bel Air
Fri, May 1, 4:10 PM EDT
Return by in Severna Park
Fri, May 1, 5:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Severna Park
2026-05-01T15:11
Arrive North Bel Air
Fri, May 1, 4:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Severna Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Rosedale
MD

City in Mississippi, United States

From Severna Park
22.2 mi
00h 29m
To North Bel Air
26.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
63°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

    802 ft · 25 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West McKinsey Road

    1243 ft · 36 sec · West McKinsey Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Governor Ritchie Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore

    729 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Arundel Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 270

    1230 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Furnace Branch Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Furnace Branch Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ritchie Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ritchie Highway

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto I 895

    1450 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  12. 12

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  13. 13

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  14. 14

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood

    1781 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 24 North: Bel Air

    825 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Marketplace Drive

    1326 ft · 38 sec · Marketplace Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on South Atwood Road

    1217 ft · 40 sec · South Atwood Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Baltimore Pike

    1707 ft · 51 sec · Baltimore Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on Fulford Avenue

    111 m · 18 sec · Fulford Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    754 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street

    2394 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Severna Park 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Express Toll Lanes
8.6 mi · 18%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
7.34 mi · 15%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
5.91 mi · 12%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
5.32 mi · 11%
Arundel Expressway
4.52 mi · 9%
Governor Ritchie Highway
3.28 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Express Toll Lanes

Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

8.54 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
34 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosedale
00h 29m from Severna Park
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Severna Park and Mostly Sunny then Chance 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 Severna Park to North Bel Air?

The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Rosedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Severna Park and 26.5 miles from North Bel Air.

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

The direct path is about 34 miles (54.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.03 one way or $14.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Severna Park and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near North Bel Air.

Stop Ideas Near Rosedale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rosedale, 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 Rosedale.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

21 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Aberdeen

37 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
BUS

Kent Island, MD

46 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Severna Park and North Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 34 mi (54.71 km).

Severna Park

#1 Severna Park

Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Population37,634
Coordinates39.0703900, -76.5452400
Altitude12
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: Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard (-76.545371, 39.070324)
End: North Main Street (-76.3552, 39.539508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.72 gal
6.51 L · about $7.03
Round trip
$14.06
3.44 gal · 13.02 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.03 $14.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.91 $15.82
Premium $4.95 $8.52 $17.04
Diesel $5.98 $10.29 $20.57

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Severna Park and North Bel Air. The current time is 15:11:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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