How far is Chestertown, MD from South Bel Air, MD?
The driving distance from Chestertown, MD to South Bel Air, MD is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 01h 32m.
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 northeast Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Chance Light Rain then Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chestertown and South Bel Air.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chestertown and South Bel Air.
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Start on South Cross Street
770 ft · 30 sec · South Cross Street
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Turn left onto Maple Avenue
97 m · 7 sec · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Washington Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Augustine Herman Highway
13 mi · 19 min · Augustine Herman Highway
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Continue on West Cross Street
1292 ft · 30 sec · West Cross Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2605 ft · 44 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Augustine Herman Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Augustine Herman Highway
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Continue on South Bohemia Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · South Bohemia Avenue
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Continue on Augustine Herman Highway
14.7 mi · 22 min · Augustine Herman Highway
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Turn left onto West Pulaski Highway
5.8 mi · 10 min · West Pulaski Highway
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Continue on Pulaski Highway
1.3 km · 56 sec · Pulaski Highway
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Turn right onto North East Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · North East Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Baltimore
885 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on I 95 South: Baltimore
2101 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
3195 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
9.8 mi · 11 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 Chestertown and South Bel Air.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Augustine Herman Highway
Continue on Augustine Herman Highway
14.7 mi · 00h 22m
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 Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Chestertown 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 Chestertown to South Bel Air?
The road trip is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Elkton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Chestertown and 33.9 miles from South Bel Air.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.09 one way or $20.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Chestertown and Chance Light Rain then Cloudy near South Bel Air.
Stop Ideas Near Elkton
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 Elkton.
Newark
Wilmington station
Aberdeen
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chestertown and South Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 26.66 mi (42.91 km).
#1 Chestertown
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 5,001 |
| Coordinates | 39.2090000, -76.0666100 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $10.09 | $20.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
| Premium | $5.17 | $12.36 | $24.73 |
| Diesel | $6.49 | $15.51 | $31.03 |
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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