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

The driving distance from Randallstown, MD to South Bel Air, MD is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.03 mi
00h 52m
Flight
26.98 mi
43.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.98 mi
Kilometers
43.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.03 mi
Kilometers
53.16 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bel Air
Sun, Oct 11, 8:01 AM EDT
Return by in Randallstown
Sun, Oct 11, 8:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Randallstown
2026-10-11T07:09
Arrive South Bel Air
Sun, Oct 11, 8:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Randallstown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Overlea
MD

Census designated place

From Randallstown
18.8 mi
00h 26m
To South Bel Air
14.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Oct 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph E
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Oct 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Liberty Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Liberty Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Court Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Old Court Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Naylors Lane

    1509 ft · 49 sec · Naylors Lane

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Reisterstown Road

    1739 ft · 54 sec · Reisterstown Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 695 East: Towson

    1414 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Baltimore Beltway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on White Marsh Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 6 min · White Marsh Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: New York, Baltimore

    714 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: New York

    3067 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood

    1781 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 24 North: Bel Air

    825 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Ring Factory Road

    3105 ft · 2 min · West Ring Factory Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Emmorton Road

    3158 ft · 1 min · Emmorton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    151 m · 18 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East MacPhail Road

    1341 ft · 44 sec · East MacPhail Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Shamrock Road

    1811 ft · 1 min · South Shamrock Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Shamrock Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Randallstown 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore Beltway
12.6 mi · 38%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.9 mi · 27%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
4.33 mi · 13%
White Marsh Boulevard
3.91 mi · 12%
Old Court Road
2.98 mi · 9%
Liberty Road
0.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore Beltway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

12.6 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Overlea
00h 26m from Randallstown
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Randallstown and 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 Randallstown to South Bel Air?

The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Overlea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Randallstown and 14.2 miles from South Bel Air.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.95 one way or $9.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Randallstown and Rain Showers near South Bel Air.

Stop Ideas Near Overlea

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Overlea, 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 Overlea.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

24 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Aberdeen

35 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
BUS

Kent Island, MD

50 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Randallstown and South Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 26.98 mi (43.42 km).

Randallstown

#1 Randallstown

Census designated place

Population32,430
Coordinates39.3673300, -76.7952500
Altitude176
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: Liberty Road (-76.795227, 39.367368)
End: South Shamrock Road (-76.337354, 39.533192)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.41 L · about $4.95
Round trip
$9.90
2.32 gal · 8.82 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.27 $4.95 $9.90
Mid-grade $4.85 $5.62 $11.25
Premium $5.16 $5.99 $11.97
Diesel $6.36 $7.38 $14.75

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 · Oct 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Randallstown and South Bel Air. The current time is 07:09:47.

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.