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

The driving distance from Davidsonville, MD to South Bel Air, MD is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

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.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.28 mi
01h 06m
Flight
44.95 mi
72.34 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Davidsonville.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.95 mi
Kilometers
72.34 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.28 mi
Kilometers
93.8 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bel Air
Fri, Nov 6, 2:59 PM EST
Return by in Davidsonville
Fri, Nov 6, 4:05 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davidsonville
2026-11-06T13:53
Arrive South Bel Air
Fri, Nov 6, 2:59 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Davidsonville
9:30 PM EST
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
Rosemont
MD

Village in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Davidsonville
29.1 mi
00h 33m
To South Bel Air
29.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Birdsville Road

    8 m · 2 sec · Birdsville Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Davidsonville Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Davidsonville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US 50 East

    2367 ft · 60 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · John Hanson Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    11.9 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  9. 9

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  10. 10

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  11. 11

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood

    1781 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 24 North: Bel Air

    825 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Ring Factory Road

    3105 ft · 2 min · West Ring Factory Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Emmorton Road

    3158 ft · 1 min · Emmorton Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South Main Street

    151 m · 18 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East MacPhail Road

    1341 ft · 44 sec · East MacPhail Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Shamrock Road

    1811 ft · 1 min · South Shamrock Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Shamrock Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 97 North
18.6 mi · 32%
Express Toll Lanes
8.6 mi · 15%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
7.34 mi · 13%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
5.91 mi · 10%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
4.33 mi · 7%
John Hanson Highway
4.01 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 97 North

Keep slight left

11.9 mi · 00h 14m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
44.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosemont
00h 33m from Davidsonville
Leave By
4:18 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Davidsonville 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 Davidsonville to South Bel Air?

The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Rosemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Davidsonville and 29.2 miles from South Bel Air.

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

The direct path is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 4:18 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.15 one way or $16.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Davidsonville and Patchy Fog near South Bel Air.

Stop Ideas Near Rosemont

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

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

7 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

8 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

37 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

45 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davidsonville and South Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 44.95 mi (72.34 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Davidsonville

Davidsonville is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9228900, -76.6283000
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 South Bel Air

A census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

Population48,828
Coordinates39.5331600, -76.3374600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Birdsville Road (-76.628396, 38.922882)
End: South Shamrock Road (-76.337354, 39.533192)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.79 L · about $8.15
Round trip
$16.29
4.12 gal · 15.58 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.15 $16.29
Mid-grade $4.57 $9.42 $18.84
Premium $4.89 $10.08 $20.16
Diesel $6.30 $12.98 $25.96

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Davidsonville and South Bel Air. The current time is 13:53:01.

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.