How far is Towson, MD from North Bel Air, MD?
The driving distance from Towson, MD to North Bel Air, MD is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Place in Maryland, US
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Towson and North Bel Air.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Towson and North Bel Air.
-
1
Start on Shealy Avenue
60 m · 15 sec · Shealy Avenue
-
2
Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
106 m · 16 sec · Delaware Avenue
-
3
Turn right onto East Joppa Road
2727 ft · 1 min · East Joppa Road
-
4
Turn left onto Providence Road
1892 ft · 1 min · Providence Road
-
5
Turn right onto Cromwell Bridge Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Cromwell Bridge Road
-
6
Take the ramp left toward I 695 East: Essex
1164 ft · 25 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Beltway
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on White Marsh Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · White Marsh Boulevard
-
9
Turn left onto US 1 North: Perry Hall
1373 ft · 38 sec
-
10
Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: Perry Hall
535 ft · 15 sec
-
11
Merge slight left onto Belair Road
10.8 mi · 19 min · Belair Road
-
12
Take the exit slight right
2.6 mi · 6 min
-
13
Continue on Fulford Avenue
111 m · 18 sec · Fulford Avenue
-
14
Turn left onto South Main Street
754 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street
-
15
Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street
2394 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
-
16
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Towson 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
Merge slight left onto Belair Road
10.8 mi · 00h 19m
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 Towson 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 Towson to North Bel Air?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 10.5 miles from Towson and 9.6 miles from North Bel Air.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.01 one way or $6.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Towson 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.
Pennsylvania Station
Aberdeen
BWI Rail Station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Towson and North Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 16.27 mi (26.19 km).
#1 Towson
Suburb of Baltimore, Maryland, United States
| Population | 55,197 |
| Coordinates | 39.4015000, -76.6019100 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.24 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $3.65 | $7.31 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $4.52 | $9.03 |
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