How far is Arden on the Severn, MD from South Bel Air, MD?

The driving distance from Arden on the Severn, MD to South Bel Air, MD is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
46.53 mi
00h 58m
Flight
34.77 mi
55.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.77 mi
Kilometers
55.95 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.53 mi
Kilometers
74.89 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bel Air
Sat, May 30, 7:18 PM EDT
Return by in Arden on the Severn
Sat, May 30, 8:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arden on the Severn
2026-05-30T18:19
Arrive South Bel Air
Sat, May 30, 7:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arden on the Severn
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 Arden on the Severn
23.2 mi
00h 29m
To South Bel Air
23.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph N
Destination
46°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arden on the Severn and South Bel Air.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arden on the Severn and South Bel Air.

  1. 1

    Start on Shore View Circle

    17 m · 3 sec · Shore View Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Omar Drive

    2736 ft · 1 min · Omar Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Sunrise Beach Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Sunrise Beach Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Generals Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Generals Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Generals Highway

    1684 ft · 34 sec · Generals Highway

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Veterans Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Benfield Boulevard

    548 ft · 18 sec · Benfield Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore

    2164 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  11. 11

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  12. 12

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  13. 13

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

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

  17. 17

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

    1781 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

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

    825 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Ring Factory Road

    3105 ft · 2 min · West Ring Factory Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Emmorton Road

    3158 ft · 1 min · Emmorton Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Main Street

    151 m · 18 sec · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East MacPhail Road

    1341 ft · 44 sec · East MacPhail Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Shamrock Road

    1811 ft · 1 min · South Shamrock Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Shamrock Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arden on the Severn and South 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 97 North
8.7 mi · 19%
Express Toll Lanes
8.6 mi · 18%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
7.34 mi · 16%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
5.91 mi · 13%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
4.33 mi · 9%
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2.02 mi · 4%
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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
34.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosedale
00h 29m from Arden on the Severn
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arden on the Severn and Mostly Clear near South Bel Air.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arden on the Severn to South Bel Air?

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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 23.2 miles from Arden on the Severn and 23.3 miles from South Bel Air.

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

The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arden on the Severn and Mostly Clear near South 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 Arden on the Severn and South Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 34.77 mi (55.95 km).

Arden on the Severn

#1 Arden on the Severn

Census designated place

Population1,953
Coordinates39.0659400, -76.5788500
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
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#2 South Bel Air

A census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

Population48,828
Coordinates39.5331600, -76.3374600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Shore View Circle (-76.578948, 39.065933)
End: South Shamrock Road (-76.337354, 39.533192)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.22 L · about $6.70
Round trip
$13.40
3.28 gal · 12.44 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.70 $13.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.54 $15.08
Premium $4.95 $8.12 $16.25
Diesel $5.98 $9.81 $19.61

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Arden on the Severn and South Bel Air. The current time is 18:19:42.

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.