How far is Emmitsburg, MD from South Bel Air, MD?
The driving distance from Emmitsburg, MD to South Bel Air, MD is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54 miles (86.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emmitsburg and South Bel Air.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emmitsburg and South Bel Air.
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Start on South Seton Avenue
18 m · 5 sec · South Seton Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Taneytown Pike
7.6 mi · 11 min · Taneytown Pike
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Continue on West Baltimore Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Baltimore Street
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Turn right onto Trevanion Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Trevanion Road
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Turn left onto Antrim Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Antrim Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Taneytown Pike
39 m · 4 sec · Taneytown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Taneytown Pike
9.3 mi · 13 min · Taneytown Pike
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Continue on College View Boulevard
1.1 km · 57 sec · College View Boulevard
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Continue on Baltimore Boulevard
10 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Boulevard
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Continue on Westminster Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Westminster Pike
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Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Expressway
9.2 mi · 12 min · Northwest Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 695 East: Towson
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
13.5 mi · 18 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on White Marsh Boulevard
3.9 mi · 6 min · White Marsh Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: New York, Baltimore
714 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: New York
3067 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.9 mi · 10 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 Emmitsburg 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 Beltway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
13.5 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Emmitsburg 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 Emmitsburg to South Bel Air?
The road trip is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Owings Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Emmitsburg and 31.6 miles from South Bel Air.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54 miles (86.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.39 one way or $20.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Emmitsburg and Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely near South Bel Air.
Stop Ideas Near Owings Mills
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 Owings Mills.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Rockville station
Frederick Airport, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emmitsburg and South Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 53.98 mi (86.87 km).
#1 Emmitsburg
Town in Frederick County Maryland
| Population | 3,270 |
| Coordinates | 39.7045400, -77.3269300 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| 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: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 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 | $4.24 | $10.39 | $20.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $11.86 | $23.73 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $12.61 | $25.22 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $15.59 | $31.17 |
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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