How far is Hampstead, MD from South Bel Air, MD?
The driving distance from Hampstead, MD to South Bel Air, MD is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hampstead and South Bel Air.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampstead and South Bel Air.
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Start on Shiloh Avenue
10 m · 3 sec · Shiloh Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
886 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Lower Beckleysville Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lower Beckleysville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lower Beckleysville Road
39 m · 3 sec · Lower Beckleysville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lower Beckleysville Road
2891 ft · 1 min · Lower Beckleysville Road
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Continue on Mount Carmel Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mount Carmel Road
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Continue on Mount Carmel Road
8.5 mi · 16 min · Mount Carmel Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto York Road
156 m · 20 sec · York Road
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Turn left onto Monkton Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Monkton Road
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Continue on Monkton Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Monkton Road
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Continue on Old York Road
736 ft · 20 sec · Old York Road
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Turn left onto Hess Road
4 mi · 10 min · Hess Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fallston Road
6.3 mi · 10 min · Fallston Road
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Turn left onto Connolly Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Connolly Road
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Turn left onto Harford Road
1667 ft · 38 sec · Harford Road
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Continue on Belair Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Belair Road
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Continue on Baltimore Pike
1.3 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Pike
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Turn right onto Kenmore Avenue
1472 ft · 31 sec · Kenmore Avenue
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Turn left onto Linwood Avenue
2040 ft · 1 min · Linwood Avenue
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Turn right onto South Shamrock Road
58 m · 8 sec · 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 Hampstead 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.
Mount Carmel Road
Continue on Mount Carmel Road
8.46 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Hampstead and Chance Rain Showers near South Bel Air.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hampstead to South Bel Air?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Jarrettsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Hampstead and 16.4 miles from South Bel Air.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.88 one way or $9.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hampstead and Chance Rain Showers near South Bel Air.
Stop Ideas Near Jarrettsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Aberdeen
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampstead and South Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 27.74 mi (44.65 km).
#1 Hampstead
Town in Carroll County in the U.
| Population | 6,426 |
| Coordinates | 39.6048300, -76.8499800 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.88 | $9.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
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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