How far is South Bel Air, MD from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD?
The driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD is about 102.5 miles (165 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
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.
The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bel Air and Chesapeake Ranch Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bel Air and Chesapeake Ranch Estates.
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Start on South Shamrock Road
1811 ft · 1 min · South Shamrock Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East MacPhail Road
1341 ft · 45 sec · East MacPhail Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
151 m · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Emmorton Road
3158 ft · 1 min · Emmorton Road
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Turn right onto West Ring Factory Road
3105 ft · 2 min · West Ring Factory Road
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Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Baltimore
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 97 South: Annapolis
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
17.9 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto Village Drive West
70 m · 11 sec · Village Drive West
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Turn right onto Old Crain Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Crain Highway
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Continue on Marlboro Pike
1.2 km · 2 min · Marlboro Pike
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Turn right onto Green Landing Road
1334 ft · 38 sec · Green Landing Road
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Take the ramp left toward MD 4 South
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stephanie Roper Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Stephanie Roper Highway
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Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard
10.2 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard
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Continue on North Solomons Island Road
9 mi · 13 min · North Solomons Island Road
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Continue on South Solomons Island Road
15.2 mi · 21 min · South Solomons Island Road
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Take the exit slight left
72 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Rousby Hall Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Rousby Hall Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Rousby Hall Road
55 m · 4 sec · Rousby Hall Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Rousby Hall Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Rousby Hall Road
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Turn left onto Coyote Trail
2342 ft · 2 min · Coyote Trail
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Turn right onto Catalina Drive
153 m · 14 sec · Catalina Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Catalina Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bel Air and Chesapeake Ranch Estates.
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.
MD 32 West
Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
17.9 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Bel Air and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Chesapeake Ranch Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bel Air to Chesapeake Ranch Estates?
The road trip is about 102.5 miles (165 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Bowie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from South Bel Air and 51.3 miles from Chesapeake Ranch Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 1:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.35 one way or $30.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around South Bel Air and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Chesapeake Ranch Estates.
Stop Ideas Near Bowie
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 Bowie.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bel Air and Chesapeake Ranch Estates. Straight-line distance: 82.12 mi (132.16 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 Chesapeake Ranch Estates
Chesapeake Ranch Estates is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.3462400, -76.4177300 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesapeake Ranch Estates (-76.41773, 38.34624)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $4.24 | $15.35 | $30.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $17.53 | $35.06 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $18.63 | $37.26 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $23.03 | $46.06 |
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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