How far is Manchester, MD from South Bel Air, MD?
The driving distance from Manchester, MD to South Bel Air, MD is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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 01h 02m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and South Bel Air.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and South Bel Air.
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Start on Westminster Street
20 m · 8 sec · Westminster Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2124 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Hanover Pike
1.6 km · 1 min · Hanover Pike
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Turn slight right onto Lineboro Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Lineboro Road
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Continue on Main Street
2740 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lineboro Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Lineboro Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Steltz Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Steltz Road
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Continue on Steltz Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Steltz Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2944 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Campbell Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Campbell Road
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Turn right onto Susquehanna Trail South
1.6 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Trail South
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Continue on York Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · York Road
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Turn left onto Old York Road
7.1 mi · 8 min · Old York Road
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Continue on Norrisville Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Norrisville Road
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Turn sharp right onto Baldwin Mill Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Baldwin Mill Road
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Turn left onto East-West Highway
4.8 mi · 7 min · East-West Highway
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Turn right onto Rock Spring Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Rock Spring Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1385 ft · 42 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Bond Street
2609 ft · 1 min · North Bond Street
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Continue on 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 Manchester 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.
Old York Road
Turn left onto Old York Road
7.14 mi · 00h 08m
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 Manchester 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 Manchester to South Bel Air?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 21.7 miles from Manchester and 14.9 miles from South Bel Air.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Manchester 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 Manchester and South Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 30.46 mi (49.02 km).
#1 Manchester
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 4,876 |
| Coordinates | 39.6612100, -76.8849800 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $6.25 | $12.49 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $8.21 | $16.41 |
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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