How far is Ocean City, MD from South Bel Air, MD?
The driving distance from Ocean City, MD to South Bel Air, MD is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ocean City and South Bel Air.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean City and South Bel Air.
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Start on Philadelphia Avenue
1485 ft · 46 sec · Philadelphia Avenue
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right
47 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Friendship Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Friendship Road
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Turn right onto Worcester Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Worcester Highway
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Take the ramp straight
1201 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Worcester Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Worcester Highway
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Continue on Dupont Boulevard
27.3 mi · 39 min · Dupont Boulevard
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Continue on DuPont Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · DuPont Boulevard
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Continue on Dupont Boulevard
22.5 mi · 31 min · Dupont Boulevard
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.6 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
6.5 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 273: Newark, New Castle
1741 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Christiana Road
1029 ft · 26 sec · Christiana Road
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Continue on Christiana Bypass
1 mi · 2 min · Christiana Bypass
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Continue on Christiana Road
1 km · 1 min · Christiana Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 Toll South: Newark, Baltimore
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Turnpike
4 mi · 5 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike
2.2 mi · 3 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 23 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 155: Havre de Grace
2398 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 155
1110 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Level Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Level Road
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Turn right onto Churchville Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Churchville Road
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Turn left onto Giles Street
1933 ft · 1 min · Giles Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Linwood Avenue
1039 ft · 37 sec · 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 Ocean City and South Bel Air.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.6 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ocean City and Patchy Fog near South Bel Air.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ocean City to South Bel Air?
The road trip is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Templeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75 miles from Ocean City and 77.6 miles from South Bel Air.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.28 one way or $42.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ocean City and Patchy Fog near South Bel Air.
Stop Ideas Near Templeville
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 Templeville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ocean City and South Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 106.61 mi (171.58 km).
#1 Ocean City
Town in Worcester County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 6,913 |
| Coordinates | 38.3365000, -75.0849100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $21.28 | $42.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $24.60 | $49.19 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $26.32 | $52.65 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $33.90 | $67.81 |
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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