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

The driving distance from Easton, MD to South Bel Air, MD is about 88 miles (141.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
87.96 mi
01h 43m
Flight
54.27 mi
87.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.27 mi
Kilometers
87.34 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.96 mi
Kilometers
141.56 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bel Air
Thu, Oct 15, 2:22 PM EDT
Return by in Easton
Thu, Oct 15, 4:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Easton
2026-10-15T12:38
Arrive South Bel Air
Thu, Oct 15, 2:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Easton
9:30 PM EDT
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
Severna Park
MD

Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

From Easton
43.3 mi
00h 51m
To South Bel Air
44.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Today

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    1769 ft · 1 min · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Glebe Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Glebe Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Easton Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Easton Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    152 m · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Ocean Gateway

    35.7 mi · 50 min · Ocean Gateway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park

    2056 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway

    8 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore

    729 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Arundel Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 270

    1230 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Furnace Branch Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Furnace Branch Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ritchie Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ritchie Highway

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto I 895

    1450 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  16. 16

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  17. 17

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  18. 18

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

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

  22. 22

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

    1781 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

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

    825 ft · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Ring Factory Road

    3105 ft · 2 min · West Ring Factory Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Emmorton Road

    3158 ft · 1 min · Emmorton Road

  27. 27

    Continue on South Main Street

    151 m · 18 sec · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East MacPhail Road

    1341 ft · 44 sec · East MacPhail Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Shamrock Road

    1811 ft · 1 min · South Shamrock Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Shamrock Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Gateway
35.7 mi · 41%
Express Toll Lanes
8.6 mi · 10%
Governor Ritchie Highway
8.04 mi · 9%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
7.34 mi · 8%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
5.91 mi · 7%
Arundel Expressway
4.52 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Ocean Gateway

Merge slight right onto Ocean Gateway

35.7 mi · 00h 50m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
54.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Severna Park
00h 51m from Easton
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Easton and Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely near South Bel Air.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Easton to South Bel Air?

The road trip is about 88 miles (141.6 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Severna Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Easton and 44.7 miles from South Bel Air.

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

The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.14 one way or $26.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Easton and Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely near South Bel Air.

Stop Ideas Near Severna Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Severna Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
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8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Annapolis City Hall
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

Annapolis City Hall

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160 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MD 21401
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Kenhill Center

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2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Severna Park.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

18 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
BUS

Kent Island, MD

29 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

30 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Easton and South Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 54.27 mi (87.34 km).

Easton

#1 Easton

Town and the county seat of Talbot County, Maryland, United States

Population16,611
Coordinates38.7742800, -76.0763300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
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#2 South Bel Air

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

Population48,828
Coordinates39.5331600, -76.3374600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: South Washington Street (-76.076268, 38.774285)
End: South Shamrock Road (-76.337354, 39.533192)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.75 L · about $13.14
Round trip
$26.29
6.2 gal · 23.5 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $13.14 $26.29
Mid-grade $4.84 $15.01 $30.02
Premium $5.15 $15.95 $31.91
Diesel $6.36 $19.72 $39.44

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Easton and South Bel Air. The current time is 12:38:49.

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.