How far is White Oak, MD from North Bel Air, MD?

The driving distance from White Oak, MD to North Bel Air, MD is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
58.73 mi
01h 10m
Flight
48.55 mi
78.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.55 mi
Kilometers
78.14 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.73 mi
Kilometers
94.51 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bel Air
Fri, Oct 16, 12:43 AM EDT
Return by in White Oak
Fri, Oct 16, 1:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Oak
2026-10-15T23:33
Arrive North Bel Air
Fri, Oct 16, 12:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in White Oak
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
Rosemont
MD

Village in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From White Oak
29.1 mi
00h 35m
To North Bel Air
29.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    42 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    118 m · 34 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lockwood Drive

    149 m · 15 sec · Lockwood Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue

    611 ft · 16 sec · New Hampshire Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 North: Columbia

    1539 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Columbia Pike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll

    1053 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 200 Toll East

    1973 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Intercounty Connector

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

    2257 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive

    2986 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville

    2970 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  17. 17

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  18. 18

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  19. 19

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  20. 20

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

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

  24. 24

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

    1781 ft · 38 sec

  25. 25

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

    825 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Marketplace Drive

    1326 ft · 38 sec · Marketplace Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on South Atwood Road

    1217 ft · 40 sec · South Atwood Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Baltimore Pike

    1707 ft · 51 sec · Baltimore Pike

  30. 30

    Continue on Fulford Avenue

    111 m · 18 sec · Fulford Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    754 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street

    2394 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between White Oak 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
33 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 198 West
13 mi · 22%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
8.76 mi · 15%
Express Toll Lanes
8.6 mi · 15%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
7.34 mi · 12%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
5.32 mi · 9%
I 895 North
2.85 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

MD 198 West

Merge slight left

11.7 mi · 00h 14m

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
48.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosemont
00h 35m from White Oak
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving White Oak 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 White Oak to North Bel Air?

The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Rosemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from White Oak and 29.6 miles from North Bel Air.

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

The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.78 one way or $17.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around White Oak and Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely near North Bel Air.

Stop Ideas Near Rosemont

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

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

7 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

8 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

37 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

45 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White Oak and North Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 48.55 mi (78.14 km).

White Oak

#1 White Oak

Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population19,020
Coordinates39.0398300, -76.9930300
Altitude113
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: (-76.993118, 39.039818)
End: North Main Street (-76.3552, 39.539508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.84 L · about $8.78
Round trip
$17.55
4.14 gal · 15.68 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $8.78 $17.55
Mid-grade $4.84 $10.02 $20.05
Premium $5.15 $10.65 $21.30
Diesel $6.36 $13.17 $26.34

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 White Oak and North Bel Air. The current time is 23:33:26.

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.