How far is Fairwood, MD from South Bel Air, MD?
The driving distance from Fairwood, MD to South Bel Air, MD is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
Driving 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 12m.
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 in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairwood and South Bel Air.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairwood and South Bel Air.
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Start on Tylers Hope Drive
105 m · 21 sec · Tylers Hope Drive
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Turn left onto Gerrards Hope Drive
1108 ft · 51 sec · Gerrards Hope Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fairwood Parkway
1743 ft · 35 sec · Fairwood Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Road North
2154 ft · 1 min · Church Road North
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Continue on Church Road North
1.2 km · 2 min · Church Road North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Annapolis Road
2920 ft · 1 min · Old Annapolis Road
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Continue on Laurel Bowie Road
1073 ft · 26 sec · Laurel Bowie Road
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Turn right onto Annapolis Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Annapolis Road
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Turn left onto North East Crain Highway
1417 ft · 32 sec · North East Crain Highway
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Continue on Robert Crain Highway
7.1 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
8.5 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 Fairwood 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.
Robert Crain Highway
Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 00h 12m
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 leaving Fairwood 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 Fairwood to South Bel Air?
The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Dundalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Fairwood and 27.6 miles from South Bel Air.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.23 one way or $16.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Fairwood and Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely near South Bel Air.
Stop Ideas Near Dundalk
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 Dundalk.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairwood and South Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 46.28 mi (74.48 km).
#1 Fairwood
This suburban community in Prince George's County, Maryland, is situated east of Washington, D.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9566500, -76.7777200 |
| Altitude | - |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $8.23 | $16.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $9.39 | $18.79 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $9.98 | $19.97 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $12.34 | $24.68 |
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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