How far is Rising Sun, MD from South Bel Air, MD?
The driving distance from Rising Sun, MD to South Bel Air, MD is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cecil County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rising Sun and South Bel Air.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rising Sun and South Bel Air.
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Start on South Queen Street
22 m · 9 sec · South Queen Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2243 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Rising Sun Road
2649 ft · 51 sec · Rising Sun Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rising Sun Road
36 m · 2 sec · Rising Sun Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Rising Sun Road
3106 ft · 53 sec · Rising Sun Road
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Turn right
109 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Conowingo Road
16.7 mi · 26 min · Conowingo Road
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Turn straight onto Hickory Bypass
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hickory Bypass
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Turn left onto Conowingo Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Conowingo Road
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Continue on North Hickory Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · North Hickory Avenue
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Continue on Maitland Street
1845 ft · 1 min · Maitland Street
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Turn left onto Linwood Avenue
1378 ft · 52 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 Rising Sun and South Bel Air.
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.
Conowingo Road
Turn left onto Conowingo Road
16.7 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rising Sun 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 Rising Sun to South Bel Air?
The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Port Deposit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Rising Sun and 11.9 miles from South Bel Air.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rising Sun and Mostly Sunny near South Bel Air.
Stop Ideas Near Port Deposit
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 Port Deposit.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rising Sun and South Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 18.53 mi (29.82 km).
#1 Rising Sun
Rising Sun is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.6978900, -76.0627300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.24 | $6.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
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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