How far is Charlestown, MD from South Bel Air, MD?
The driving distance from Charlestown, MD to South Bel Air, MD is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cecil County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlestown and South Bel Air.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlestown and South Bel Air.
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Start on the route
79 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Market Street
794 ft · 27 sec · Market Street
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Continue on Cecil Street
994 ft · 31 sec · Cecil Street
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Turn right onto Baltimore Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Baltimore Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Old Philadelphia Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Old Philadelphia Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pulaski Highway
5.1 mi · 8 min · Pulaski Highway
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Turn right onto Erie Street
543 ft · 21 sec · Erie Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ohio Street
1048 ft · 25 sec · Ohio Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Superior Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Superior Street
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Continue on Level Road
7.7 mi · 12 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 Charlestown 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.
Level Road
Continue on Level Road
7.74 mi · 00h 12m
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 Cloudy leaving Charlestown and Mostly 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 Charlestown to South Bel Air?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Port Deposit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Charlestown and 11.2 miles from South Bel Air.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.38 one way or $6.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Charlestown and Mostly Cloudy near South Bel Air.
Stop Ideas Near Port Deposit
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 Port Deposit.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlestown and South Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 19.52 mi (31.41 km).
#1 Charlestown
Town in Cecil County, Maryland
| Population | 1,198 |
| Coordinates | 39.5737300, -75.9749500 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.85 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Premium | $5.17 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| Diesel | $6.49 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
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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