How far is South Bel Air, MD from Charlestown, MD?
The driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Charlestown, MD is about 24.2 miles (39 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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City in Harford County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bel Air and Charlestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bel Air and Charlestown.
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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
1039 ft · 38 sec · Linwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Giles Street
1550 ft · 1 min · Giles Street
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Turn right onto Fulford Avenue
756 ft · 22 sec · Fulford Avenue
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Continue on Churchville Road
9.1 mi · 15 min · Churchville Road
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Continue on Aberdeen Thruway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Aberdeen Thruway
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Take the exit right toward US 40 East
1225 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Philadelphia Boulevard
2562 ft · 52 sec · North Philadelphia Boulevard
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Continue on Pulaski Highway
9 mi · 12 min · Pulaski Highway
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Turn right onto West Old Philadelphia Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Old Philadelphia Road
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Turn right onto Baltimore Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Baltimore Street
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Turn left onto Cecil Street
994 ft · 27 sec · Cecil Street
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Continue on Market Street
794 ft · 31 sec · Market Street
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Turn left
79 m · 19 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 Charlestown.
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.
Churchville Road
Continue on Churchville Road
9.09 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Bel Air and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Charlestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bel Air to Charlestown?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (39 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Aberdeen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from South Bel Air and 12.2 miles from Charlestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around South Bel Air and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Charlestown.
Stop Ideas Near Aberdeen
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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 Charlestown. Straight-line distance: 19.52 mi (31.41 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 Charlestown
Town in Cecil County, Maryland
| Population | 1,198 |
| Coordinates | 39.5737300, -75.9749500 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charlestown (-75.97495, 39.57373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.22 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.85 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| Premium | $5.17 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| Diesel | $6.49 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
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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