How far is South Bel Air, MD from Arden on the Severn, MD?
The driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Arden on the Severn, MD is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bel Air and Arden on the Severn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bel Air and Arden on the Severn.
-
1
Start on South Shamrock Road
1811 ft · 1 min · South Shamrock Road
-
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto East MacPhail Road
1341 ft · 45 sec · East MacPhail Road
-
3
Turn left onto South Main Street
151 m · 14 sec · South Main Street
-
4
Continue on Emmorton Road
3158 ft · 1 min · Emmorton Road
-
5
Turn right onto West Ring Factory Road
3105 ft · 2 min · West Ring Factory Road
-
6
Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Baltimore
1 km · 1 min
-
8
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
-
9
Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes
-
11
Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
-
12
Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
-
13
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
-
14
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
-
15
Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
-
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 97 South: Annapolis
1.1 mi · 1 min
-
17
Continue straight
7.4 mi · 9 min
-
18
Take the exit slight right toward Severna Park
2100 ft · 51 sec
-
19
Continue on Benfield Boulevard
1227 ft · 25 sec · Benfield Boulevard
-
20
Turn right onto Veterans Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Veterans Highway
-
21
Turn left onto Generals Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Generals Highway
-
22
Turn left onto Sunrise Beach Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Sunrise Beach Road
-
23
Continue on Omar Drive
2736 ft · 1 min · Omar Drive
-
24
Turn left onto Shore View Circle
17 m · 2 sec · Shore View Circle
-
25
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shore View Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bel Air and Arden on the Severn.
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.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.15 mi · 00h 09m
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 South Bel Air and Mostly Sunny near Arden on the Severn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bel Air to Arden on the Severn?
The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Rosedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from South Bel Air and 23.3 miles from Arden on the Severn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.74 one way or $13.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Bel Air and Mostly Sunny near Arden on the Severn.
Stop Ideas Near Rosedale
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 Rosedale.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Aberdeen
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bel Air and Arden on the Severn. Straight-line distance: 34.77 mi (55.95 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Arden on the Severn
Census designated place
| Population | 1,953 |
| Coordinates | 39.0659400, -76.5788500 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arden on the Severn (-76.57885, 39.06594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.74 | $13.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.17 | $16.35 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
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 · Apr 15, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.