How far is Berlin, MD from South Bel Air, MD?

The driving distance from Berlin, MD to South Bel Air, MD is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103 miles (165.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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
146.89 mi
02h 44m
Flight
103.04 mi
165.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.04 mi
Kilometers
165.83 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.89 mi
Kilometers
236.4 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bel Air
Wed, Sep 23, 3:48 PM EDT
Return by in Berlin
Wed, Sep 23, 6:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berlin
2026-09-23T13:03
Arrive South Bel Air
Wed, Sep 23, 3:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berlin
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
Templeville
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Berlin
72.8 mi
01h 22m
To South Bel Air
74.2 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph NE
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Berlin and South Bel Air.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berlin and South Bel Air.

  1. 1

    Start on Tripoli Street

    5 m · 3 sec · Tripoli Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Street

    159 m · 23 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Bay Street

    1580 ft · 47 sec · Bay Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Worcester Highway

    9.3 mi · 14 min · Worcester Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Dupont Boulevard

    27.3 mi · 39 min · Dupont Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on DuPont Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · DuPont Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Dupont Boulevard

    22.5 mi · 31 min · Dupont Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.6 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward DE 273: Newark, New Castle

    1741 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Christiana Road

    1029 ft · 26 sec · Christiana Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Christiana Bypass

    1 mi · 2 min · Christiana Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Christiana Road

    1 km · 1 min · Christiana Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 Toll South: Newark, Baltimore

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Turnpike

    4 mi · 5 min · Delaware Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Delaware Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    19.9 mi · 23 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 155: Havre de Grace

    2398 ft · 59 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 155

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Level Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Level Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Churchville Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Churchville Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Giles Street

    1933 ft · 1 min · Giles Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Linwood Avenue

    1039 ft · 37 sec · Linwood Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Shamrock Road

    58 m · 8 sec · South Shamrock Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Shamrock Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Berlin and South Bel Air.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dupont Boulevard
51.9 mi · 35%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
42.2 mi · 29%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 14%
Worcester Highway
9.31 mi · 6%
Delaware Turnpike
6.27 mi · 4%
Level Road
6.13 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

27.6 mi · 00h 32m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.9 mi
103 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Templeville
01h 22m from Berlin
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Berlin and Chance Light Rain then Cloudy near South Bel Air.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Berlin to South Bel Air?

The road trip is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Templeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Berlin and 74.2 miles from South Bel Air.

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

The direct path is about 103 miles (165.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.87 one way or $43.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Berlin and Chance Light Rain then Cloudy near South Bel Air.

Stop Ideas Near Templeville

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

21 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

44 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Kent Island, MD

45 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

Aberdeen

54 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berlin and South Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 103.04 mi (165.83 km).

Berlin

#1 Berlin

Town in Maryland, United States

Population4,940
Coordinates38.3226200, -75.2176900
Altitude11
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: Tripoli Street (-75.217698, 38.322694)
End: South Shamrock Road (-76.337354, 39.533192)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.62 L · about $21.87
Round trip
$43.74
10.36 gal · 39.24 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.22 $21.87 $43.74
Mid-grade $4.84 $25.05 $50.10
Premium $5.18 $26.82 $53.63
Diesel $6.49 $33.64 $67.28

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Berlin and South Bel Air. The current time is 13:03:13.

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.