How far is Bel Air, MD from South Bel Air, MD?
The driving distance from Bel Air, MD to South Bel Air, MD is about 0.8 miles (1.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 0.6 miles (1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 06m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 03m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely
Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bel Air and South Bel Air.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bel Air and South Bel Air.
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Start on Courtland Place
123 m · 20 sec · Courtland Place
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Turn right onto South Hickory Avenue
132 m · 14 sec · South Hickory Avenue
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Continue on Maitland Street
1845 ft · 1 min · Maitland Street
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Turn left onto Linwood Avenue
1378 ft · 52 sec · Linwood Avenue
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Turn right onto South Shamrock Road
58 m · 8 sec · South Shamrock Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Shamrock Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bel Air and South 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.
Maitland Street
Continue on Maitland Street
0.35 mi · 00h 01m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely leaving Bel Air and Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely near South Bel Air.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bel Air to South Bel Air?
The road trip is about 0.8 miles (1.3 km) and usually takes 00h 03m 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?
North Bel Air is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.4 miles from Bel Air and 0.4 miles from South Bel Air.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 0.6 miles (1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.13 one way or $0.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely around Bel Air and Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely near South Bel Air.
Stop Ideas Near North Bel Air
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 North Bel Air.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bel Air and South Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 0.61 mi (0.98 km).
#1 Bel Air
Town in Harford County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 10,266 |
| Coordinates | 39.5359400, -76.3482900 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Bel Air
A census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
| Population | 48,828 |
| Coordinates | 39.5331600, -76.3374600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Shamrock Road (-76.337354, 39.533192)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.24 | $0.13 | $0.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $0.15 | $0.29 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $0.15 | $0.31 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $0.19 | $0.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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