How far is Ilchester, MD from South Bel Air, MD?
The driving distance from Ilchester, MD to South Bel Air, MD is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ilchester and South Bel Air.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ilchester and South Bel Air.
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Start on the route
104 m · 45 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Ilchester Road
539 ft · 15 sec · Ilchester Road
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Continue on River Road
1493 ft · 49 sec · River Road
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Turn slight right onto Thistle Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Thistle Road
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Turn straight onto Frederick Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Frederick Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
1382 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
8.3 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 Ilchester and South Bel Air.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Express Toll Lanes
Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
8.27 mi · 00h 10m
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 Ilchester 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 Ilchester to South Bel Air?
The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Rosedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Ilchester and 20.3 miles from South Bel Air.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.06 one way or $12.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Ilchester and Chance Rain Showers near South Bel Air.
Stop Ideas Near Rosedale
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 Rosedale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ilchester and South Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 30.01 mi (48.3 km).
#1 Ilchester
Ilchester is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2509400, -76.7646900 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $6.06 | $12.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $6.92 | $13.85 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $7.36 | $14.72 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $9.10 | $18.20 |
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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