How far is Hunt Valley, MD from South Bel Air, MD?
The driving distance from Hunt Valley, MD to South Bel Air, MD is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hunt Valley and South Bel Air.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hunt Valley and South Bel Air.
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Start on Hunters Run Drive
570 ft · 30 sec · Hunters Run Drive
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Turn left onto Paper Mill Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Paper Mill Road
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Turn sharp left onto Jarrettsville Pike
3.2 mi · 5 min · Jarrettsville Pike
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Turn right onto Hess Road
1.9 mi · 5 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 Hunt Valley 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.
Fallston Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Fallston Road
6.28 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hunt Valley and Chance Rain Showers then Chance 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 Hunt Valley to South Bel Air?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jarrettsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Hunt Valley and 10.4 miles from South Bel Air.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.10 one way or $6.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hunt Valley and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jarrettsville.
Aberdeen
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hunt Valley and South Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 16.35 mi (26.31 km).
#1 Hunt Valley
Hunt Valley is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4998300, -76.6410800 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.10 | $6.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $3.76 | $7.51 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $4.64 | $9.29 |
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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