How far is Highfield-Cascade, MD from South Bel Air, MD?
The driving distance from Highfield-Cascade, MD to South Bel Air, MD is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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 01h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highfield-Cascade and South Bel Air.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highfield-Cascade and South Bel Air.
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Start on Cascade Road
862 ft · 43 sec · Cascade Road
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Turn left onto Highfield Road
39 m · 8 sec · Highfield Road
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Turn right onto Harbaugh Road
111 m · 21 sec · Harbaugh Road
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Turn left onto Warren Avenue
1161 ft · 53 sec · Warren Avenue
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Turn right onto Pennersville Road
696 ft · 19 sec · Pennersville Road
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Turn right onto Fort Ritchie Access Road
1 km · 52 sec · Fort Ritchie Access Road
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Turn right onto Buchanan Trail East
1.1 mi · 2 min · Buchanan Trail East
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Continue on Waynesboro Pike
7.6 mi · 11 min · Waynesboro Pike
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 mi · 4 min · West 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 Highfield-Cascade 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Highfield-Cascade and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near South Bel Air.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highfield-Cascade to South Bel Air?
The road trip is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Reisterstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Highfield-Cascade and 36.8 miles from South Bel Air.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.85 one way or $23.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Highfield-Cascade and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near South Bel Air.
Stop Ideas Near Reisterstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highfield-Cascade and South Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 62.25 mi (100.18 km).
#1 Highfield-Cascade
Census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland
| Population | 1,112 |
| Coordinates | 39.7161600, -77.4828200 |
| Altitude | 422 |
| 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: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $4.20 | $11.85 | $23.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $13.59 | $27.17 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $14.53 | $29.06 |
| Diesel | $6.23 | $17.55 | $35.11 |
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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