How far is Oakland, MD from South Bel Air, MD?
The driving distance from Oakland, MD to South Bel Air, MD is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and South Bel Air.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and South Bel Air.
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Start on the route
7 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Alder Street
89 m · 18 sec · East Alder Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
2196 ft · 1 min · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto Memorial Drive
98 m · 13 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
1823 ft · 52 sec · North 3rd Street
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Continue on Garrett Highway
7.2 mi · 11 min · Garrett Highway
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Turn right onto Glendale Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · Glendale Road
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Turn left onto Bittinger Road
13.4 mi · 23 min · Bittinger Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2327 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto National Freeway
61.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min · National Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
66.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore
9.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
1056 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie
2879 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
4.7 mi · 6 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 Oakland 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.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
66.3 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Light Rain leaving Oakland and Mostly Cloudy near South Bel Air.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to South Bel Air?
The road trip is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km) and usually takes 03h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Williamsport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.2 miles from Oakland and 106.9 miles from South Bel Air.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.81 one way or $59.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Oakland and Mostly Cloudy near South Bel Air.
Stop Ideas Near Williamsport
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 Williamsport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and South Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 163.92 mi (263.81 km).
#1 Oakland
Town in the west-central part of Garrett County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 1,873 |
| Coordinates | 39.4078700, -79.4067100 |
| Altitude | 731 |
| 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: 348 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $3.91 | $29.81 | $59.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.53 | $34.57 | $69.14 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $37.17 | $74.33 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $47.80 | $95.60 |
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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