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

The driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Bartonsville, MD is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.3 miles (89 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
74.42 mi
01h 34m
Flight
55.3 mi
89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.3 mi
Kilometers
89 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.42 mi
Kilometers
119.77 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartonsville
Wed, Apr 15, 4:01 PM EDT
Return by in South Bel Air
Wed, Apr 15, 5:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bel Air
2026-04-15T14:26
Arrive Bartonsville
Wed, Apr 15, 4:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Bel Air
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
Catonsville
MD

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

From South Bel Air
37.2 mi
00h 47m
To Bartonsville
37.3 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Shamrock Road

    1811 ft · 1 min · South Shamrock Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East MacPhail Road

    1341 ft · 45 sec · East MacPhail Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    151 m · 14 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Emmorton Road

    3158 ft · 1 min · Emmorton Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Ring Factory Road

    3105 ft · 2 min · West Ring Factory Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Baltimore

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    7 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Towson

    3248 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic

    951 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 144

    1097 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Meadow Road

    138 m · 15 sec · Meadow Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Old National Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Old National Pike

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Bartonsville Road

    2059 ft · 60 sec · Bartonsville Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Hines Road

    30 m · 4 sec · Hines Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hines Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
33.3 mi · 45%
Express Toll Lanes
18.5 mi · 25%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.15 mi · 11%
Baltimore Beltway
4.6 mi · 6%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
3.91 mi · 5%
Old National Pike
1.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

14.1 mi · 00h 15m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
55.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Catonsville
00h 47m from South Bel Air
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Bel Air and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bartonsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Bel Air to Bartonsville?

The road trip is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Catonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from South Bel Air and 37.3 miles from Bartonsville.

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

The direct path is about 55.3 miles (89 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.75 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Bel Air and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bartonsville.

Stop Ideas Near Catonsville

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

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

10 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

37 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

41 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bel Air and Bartonsville. Straight-line distance: 55.3 mi (89 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 South Bel Air

A census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

Population48,828
Coordinates39.5331600, -76.3374600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bartonsville

Bartonsville is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.3926000, -77.3580400
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bel Air (-76.33746, 39.53316)
End: Bartonsville (-77.35804, 39.3926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.94 L · about $10.75
Round trip
$21.49
5.26 gal · 19.88 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.75 $21.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.10 $24.19
Premium $4.95 $13.03 $26.06
Diesel $5.98 $15.73 $31.45

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

There is no time difference between South Bel Air and Bartonsville. The current time is 14:26:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.