How far is Princess Anne, MD from South Bel Air, MD?
The driving distance from Princess Anne, MD to South Bel Air, MD is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Princess Anne and South Bel Air.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princess Anne and South Bel Air.
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Start on Washington Street
41 m · 8 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Somerset Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward UMES Boulevard
78 m · 5 sec · UMES Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto UMES Boulevard
118 m · 8 sec · UMES Boulevard
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Turn right onto Ocean Highway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Ocean Highway
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Continue on South Fruitland Boulevard
1708 ft · 22 sec · South Fruitland Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Salisbury Bypass
10.8 mi · 12 min · Salisbury Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13 North, US 13 Business: Salisbury, Dover
1476 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 13 North: Dover
1136 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Salisbury Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.1 mi · 4 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
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Continue on Sussex Highway
26.7 mi · 37 min · Sussex Highway
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Continue on South Dupont Highway
21.1 mi · 25 min · South Dupont Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge
555 ft · 9 sec
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Continue on Puncheon Run Connector
2.4 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 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 Princess Anne 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.
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.
Sunny leaving Princess Anne 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 Princess Anne to South Bel Air?
The road trip is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Marydel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Princess Anne and 76.2 miles from South Bel Air.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.22 one way or $42.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Princess Anne and Mostly Sunny near South Bel Air.
Stop Ideas Near Marydel
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 Marydel.
Dover, Delaware
Easton Airport, Maryland
Kent Island, MD
Aberdeen
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Princess Anne and South Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 98.24 mi (158.11 km).
#1 Princess Anne
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,492 |
| Coordinates | 38.2029000, -75.6924300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 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 | $3.92 | $21.22 | $42.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.53 | $24.54 | $49.07 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $26.38 | $52.76 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $33.98 | $67.97 |
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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