How far is Lansdowne, MD from South Bel Air, MD?
The driving distance from Lansdowne, MD to South Bel Air, MD is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Community in Baltimore County Maryland
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansdowne and South Bel Air.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansdowne and South Bel Air.
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Start on Clyde Avenue
154 m · 19 sec · Clyde Avenue
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Turn right onto Charleston Avenue
811 ft · 33 sec · Charleston Avenue
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
2512 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hollins Ferry Road
806 ft · 26 sec · Hollins Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Daisy Avenue
2149 ft · 1 min · Daisy Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Annapolis Road
99 m · 10 sec · Annapolis Road
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Turn right onto Violet Avenue
598 ft · 20 sec · Violet Avenue
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Continue on Lily Avenue
635 ft · 22 sec · Lily Avenue
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Turn right onto West Patapsco Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Patapsco Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 895 Toll North
1201 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway
1.8 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 Lansdowne 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.
Express Toll Lanes
Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
8.54 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.
Sunny leaving Lansdowne and Mostly Sunny near South Bel Air.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansdowne to South Bel Air?
The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
White Marsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Lansdowne and 19.4 miles from South Bel Air.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lansdowne and Mostly Sunny near South Bel Air.
Stop Ideas Near White Marsh
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 White Marsh.
Pennsylvania Station
Aberdeen
BWI Rail Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansdowne and South Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 26.34 mi (42.39 km).
#1 Lansdowne
Lansdowne is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2451100, -76.6605200 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $3.96 | $5.02 | $10.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $6.21 | $12.43 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $8.00 | $16.01 |
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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