How far is Perryman, MD from South Bel Air, MD?

The driving distance from Perryman, MD to South Bel Air, MD is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.69 mi
00h 21m
Flight
8.35 mi
13.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.35 mi
Kilometers
13.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.69 mi
Kilometers
18.81 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bel Air
Wed, Sep 23, 12:44 PM EDT
Return by in Perryman
Wed, Sep 23, 1:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Perryman
2026-09-23T12:23
Arrive South Bel Air
Wed, Sep 23, 12:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Perryman
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Edgewood
MD

City in Kentucky, United States

From Perryman
6 mi
00h 10m
To South Bel Air
5.7 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NE
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Perryman and South Bel Air.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Perryman and South Bel Air.

  1. 1

    Start on Perryman Road

    1132 ft · 31 sec · Perryman Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Perryman Road

    52 m · 11 sec · Perryman Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Perryman Road

    556 ft · 19 sec · Perryman Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Spesutia Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Spesutia Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Philadelphia Boulevard

    2480 ft · 1 min · South Philadelphia Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Pulaski Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Abingdon Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Abingdon Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Abingdon Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Abingdon Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Abingdon Road

    2972 ft · 1 min · Abingdon Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Emmorton Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Emmorton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    151 m · 18 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East MacPhail Road

    1341 ft · 44 sec · East MacPhail Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Shamrock Road

    1811 ft · 1 min · South Shamrock Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Shamrock Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Perryman and South Bel Air.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
119.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Emmorton Road
3.71 mi · 32%
Pulaski Highway
3.15 mi · 27%
Abingdon Road
2.95 mi · 25%
Spesutia Road
0.76 mi · 7%
South Philadelphia Boulevard
0.47 mi · 4%
Perryman Road
0.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Emmorton Road

Turn right onto Emmorton Road

3.71 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
8.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgewood
00h 10m from Perryman
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Likely leaving Perryman and Chance Light Rain then 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 Perryman to South Bel Air?

The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Edgewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Perryman and 5.7 miles from South Bel Air.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Perryman and Chance Light Rain then Cloudy near South Bel Air.

Stop Ideas Near Edgewood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Edgewood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edgewood.

RAIL

Aberdeen

15 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

43 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Kent Island, MD

50 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Perryman and South Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 8.35 mi (13.43 km).

Perryman

#1 Perryman

Census designated place

Population2,342
Coordinates39.4695500, -76.2044000
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
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#2 South Bel Air

A census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

Population48,828
Coordinates39.5331600, -76.3374600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Perryman Road (-76.204328, 39.469548)
End: South Shamrock Road (-76.337354, 39.533192)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.56 L · about $1.73
Round trip
$3.46
0.82 gal · 3.12 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.22 $1.73 $3.46
Mid-grade $4.84 $1.98 $3.97
Premium $5.18 $2.12 $4.25
Diesel $6.49 $2.66 $5.33

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Perryman and South Bel Air. The current time is 12:23:48.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.