How far is Riverside, MD from South Bel Air, MD?
The driving distance from Riverside, MD to South Bel Air, MD is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Harford County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and South Bel Air.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and South Bel Air.
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Start on Collier Lane
31 m · 7 sec · Collier Lane
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Continue on Collier Lane
612 ft · 32 sec · Collier Lane
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Turn left onto Allison Court
89 m · 18 sec · Allison Court
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Turn left onto Church Creek Road
1836 ft · 1 min · Church Creek Road
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Turn left onto Riverside Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Riverside Parkway
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Continue on Creswell Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Creswell Road
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Continue on South Fountain Green Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Fountain Green Road
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Turn left onto East Wheel Road
1.3 km · 2 min · East Wheel Road
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Turn right onto East MacPhail Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · East MacPhail Road
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Turn right onto Deerbrook Road
1144 ft · 55 sec · Deerbrook Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Linwood Avenue
1762 ft · 1 min · Linwood Avenue
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Turn left 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 Riverside 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.
East MacPhail Road
Turn right onto East MacPhail Road
2.34 mi · 00h 06m
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 Clear leaving Riverside and 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 Riverside to South Bel Air?
The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Bel Air is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Riverside and 4.6 miles from South Bel Air.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.22 one way or $2.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Riverside and Sunny near South Bel Air.
Stop Ideas Near Bel Air
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 Bel Air.
Aberdeen
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Newark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and South Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 6.57 mi (10.57 km).
#1 Riverside
Riverside is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4737200, -76.2413400 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $3.94 | $1.22 | $2.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $1.41 | $2.83 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $1.51 | $3.03 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $1.95 | $3.90 |
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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