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

The driving distance from Edmonston, MD to South Bel Air, MD is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.34 mi
01h 16m
Flight
51.48 mi
82.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.48 mi
Kilometers
82.85 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.34 mi
Kilometers
93.89 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bel Air
Sat, Oct 17, 5:05 PM EDT
Return by in Edmonston
Sat, Oct 17, 6:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edmonston
2026-10-17T15:48
Arrive South Bel Air
Sat, Oct 17, 5:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edmonston
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
Rosemont
MD

Village in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Edmonston
29.1 mi
00h 38m
To South Bel Air
29.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph N
Destination
54°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Crittenden Street

    29 m · 6 sec · Crittenden Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 52nd Avenue

    615 ft · 31 sec · 52nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Decatur Street

    129 m · 13 sec · Decatur Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Kenilworth Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Kenilworth Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Riverdale Road

    854 ft · 28 sec · Riverdale Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Riverdale Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Riverdale Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward MD 295: Baltimore-Washington Parkway North, Baltimore, Baltimore-Washington International Airport

    1006 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    23.7 mi · 32 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  11. 11

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  12. 12

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  13. 13

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  14. 14

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

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

  18. 18

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

    1781 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

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

    825 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Ring Factory Road

    3105 ft · 2 min · West Ring Factory Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Emmorton Road

    3158 ft · 1 min · Emmorton Road

  23. 23

    Continue on South Main Street

    151 m · 18 sec · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East MacPhail Road

    1341 ft · 44 sec · East MacPhail Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Shamrock Road

    1811 ft · 1 min · South Shamrock Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Shamrock Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edmonston 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
23.7 mi · 41%
Express Toll Lanes
8.6 mi · 15%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
7.34 mi · 13%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
7.03 mi · 12%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
4.33 mi · 7%
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

23.7 mi · 00h 32m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
51.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosemont
00h 38m from Edmonston
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Edmonston and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Edmonston to South Bel Air?

The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.9 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?

Rosemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Edmonston and 29.3 miles from South Bel Air.

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

The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Edmonston and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 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 Edmonston and South Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 51.48 mi (82.85 km).

Edmonston

#1 Edmonston

Town in Maryland, United States

Population1,490
Coordinates38.9467800, -76.9310900
Altitude5
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: Crittenden Street (-76.931127, 38.946706)
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 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
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 $8.56
Round trip
$17.13
4.12 gal · 15.58 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.16 $8.56 $17.13
Mid-grade $4.76 $9.81 $19.61
Premium $5.07 $10.44 $20.88
Diesel $6.34 $13.05 $26.10

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Edmonston and South Bel Air. The current time is 15:48:56.

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.