How far is South Bel Air, MD from Carney, MD?
The driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Carney, MD is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Census designated place in Maryland, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bel Air and Carney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bel Air and Carney.
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Start on South Shamrock Road
58 m · 14 sec · South Shamrock Road
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Turn left onto Linwood Avenue
2018 ft · 1 min · Linwood Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1612 ft · 55 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Churchville Road
1297 ft · 36 sec · Churchville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Baltimore Pike
1.2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Pike
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Continue on Belair Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Belair Road
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Continue on Belair Road
9.5 mi · 16 min · Belair Road
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Turn right onto Joppa Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Joppa Road
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Turn left onto Avondale Road
33 m · 4 sec · Avondale Road
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Turn right onto C Street
94 m · 14 sec · C Street
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Turn right
44 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bel Air and Carney.
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.
Belair Road
Continue on Belair Road
9.46 mi · 00h 16m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bel Air to Carney?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Joppatowne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from South Bel Air and 7.7 miles from Carney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Joppatowne
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bel Air and Carney. Straight-line distance: 13.81 mi (22.22 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 Carney
Census designated place
| Population | 29,941 |
| Coordinates | 39.3942700, -76.5235800 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carney (-76.52358, 39.39427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.27 | $2.30 | $4.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.85 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| Premium | $5.17 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
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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