How far is Rock Hall, MD from South Bel Air, MD?

The driving distance from Rock Hall, MD to South Bel Air, MD is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.29 mi
01h 46m
Flight
27.84 mi
44.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.84 mi
Kilometers
44.8 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.29 mi
Kilometers
127.61 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bel Air
Wed, Sep 23, 11:33 AM EDT
Return by in Rock Hall
Wed, Sep 23, 1:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hall
2026-09-23T09:47
Arrive South Bel Air
Wed, Sep 23, 11:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rock Hall
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Chesapeake City
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Rock Hall
39.6 mi
00h 53m
To South Bel Air
39.7 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Rock Hall Weather
MD
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Wednesday
Using Chestertown as the closest live forecast in the Kent County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 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 Rock Hall and South Bel Air.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Rock Hall Avenue

    2306 ft · 55 sec · Rock Hall Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Rock Hall Road

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Rock Hall Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Chestertown Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Chestertown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on High Street

    2219 ft · 44 sec · High Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morgnec Road

    66 m · 5 sec · Morgnec Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Morgnec Road

    3129 ft · 1 min · Morgnec Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Washington Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Augustine Herman Highway

    13 mi · 19 min · Augustine Herman Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on West Cross Street

    1292 ft · 30 sec · West Cross Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2605 ft · 44 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Augustine Herman Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Augustine Herman Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on South Bohemia Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Bohemia Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Augustine Herman Highway

    14.7 mi · 22 min · Augustine Herman Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Pulaski Highway

    5.8 mi · 10 min · West Pulaski Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Pulaski Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North East Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North East Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Baltimore

    885 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on I 95 South: Baltimore

    2101 ft · 51 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    3195 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 155: Havre de Grace

    2398 ft · 59 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 155

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Level Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Level Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Churchville Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Churchville Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Giles Street

    1933 ft · 1 min · Giles Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Linwood Avenue

    1039 ft · 37 sec · Linwood Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Shamrock Road

    58 m · 8 sec · South Shamrock Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Shamrock Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Augustine Herman Highway
31.5 mi · 40%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
9.76 mi · 12%
Rock Hall Road
6.76 mi · 9%
Level Road
6.13 mi · 8%
West Pulaski Highway
5.76 mi · 7%
Churchville Road
5.43 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Augustine Herman Highway

Continue on Augustine Herman Highway

14.7 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.5 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesapeake City
00h 53m from Rock Hall
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Rock Hall 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 Rock Hall to South Bel Air?

The road trip is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Chesapeake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Rock Hall and 39.7 miles from South Bel Air.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.82 one way or $23.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Rock Hall and Chance Light Rain then Cloudy near South Bel Air.

Stop Ideas Near Chesapeake City

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

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

RAIL

Newark

16 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Aberdeen

31 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
RAIL

Wilmington station

32 mi away
100 South French Street
BUS

Dover, Delaware

49 mi away
716 South Governors Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hall and South Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 27.84 mi (44.8 km).

Rock Hall

#1 Rock Hall

Town of the United States

Population1,303
Coordinates39.1381700, -76.2349500
Altitude5
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: Main Street (-76.234911, 39.138173)
End: South Shamrock Road (-76.337354, 39.533192)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.8 gal
10.59 L · about $11.82
Round trip
$23.65
5.6 gal · 21.18 L
Estimated CO2
24.9 kg one way
Round trip: 49.8 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.22 $11.82 $23.65
Mid-grade $4.84 $13.56 $27.12
Premium $5.17 $14.48 $28.97
Diesel $6.49 $18.17 $36.35

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Hall and South Bel Air. The current time is 09:47:01.

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.