How far is Damascus, MD from South Bel Air, MD?
The driving distance from Damascus, MD to South Bel Air, MD is about 69 miles (111.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Damascus and South Bel Air.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Damascus and South Bel Air.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
646 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Woodfield Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Woodfield Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Ridge Road
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Take the exit slight right
2734 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore
9.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
1056 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie
2879 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
8.3 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Keep slight right
91 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
7.3 mi · 8 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood
1781 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 24 North: Bel Air
825 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto West Ring Factory Road
3105 ft · 2 min · West Ring Factory Road
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Turn left onto Emmorton Road
3158 ft · 1 min · Emmorton Road
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Continue on South Main Street
151 m · 18 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East MacPhail Road
1341 ft · 44 sec · East MacPhail Road
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Turn left onto South Shamrock Road
1811 ft · 1 min · 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 Damascus 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.
Baltimore
Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore
9.14 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Damascus and Patchy Fog near South Bel Air.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Damascus to South Bel Air?
The road trip is about 69 miles (111.1 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Arbutus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Damascus and 34.5 miles from South Bel Air.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.68 one way or $19.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Damascus and Patchy Fog near South Bel Air.
Stop Ideas Near Arbutus
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 Arbutus.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Damascus and South Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 49.24 mi (79.25 km).
#1 Damascus
Damascus is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2884400, -77.2038700 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| 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: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $3.97 | $9.68 | $19.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.58 | $11.18 | $22.36 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $11.96 | $23.92 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $15.40 | $30.80 |
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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