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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain then Cloudy
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.
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Start on Tripoli Street
5 m · 3 sec · Tripoli Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
159 m · 23 sec · Church Street
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Turn straight onto Bay Street
1580 ft · 47 sec · Bay Street
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Turn left onto Worcester Highway
9.3 mi · 14 min · Worcester Highway
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Continue on Dupont Boulevard
27.3 mi · 39 min · Dupont Boulevard
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Continue on DuPont Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · DuPont Boulevard
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Continue on Dupont Boulevard
22.5 mi · 31 min · Dupont Boulevard
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.6 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
6.5 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 273: Newark, New Castle
1741 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Christiana Road
1029 ft · 26 sec · Christiana Road
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Continue on Christiana Bypass
1 mi · 2 min · Christiana Bypass
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Continue on Christiana Road
1 km · 1 min · Christiana Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 Toll South: Newark, Baltimore
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Turnpike
4 mi · 5 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike
2.2 mi · 3 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 23 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 155: Havre de Grace
2398 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 155
1110 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Level Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Level Road
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Turn right onto Churchville Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Churchville Road
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Turn left onto Giles Street
1933 ft · 1 min · Giles Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Linwood Avenue
1039 ft · 37 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 Berlin and South Bel Air.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Templeville.
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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).
#1 Berlin
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 4,940 |
| Coordinates | 38.3226200, -75.2176900 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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