How far is South Bel Air, MD from Chestertown, MD?
The driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Chestertown, MD is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 42m.
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.
Town in northeast Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Cloudy
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bel Air and Chestertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bel Air and Chestertown.
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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
5.3 mi · 9 min · Churchville Road
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Turn left onto Level Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Level Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New York
2158 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
10.1 mi · 12 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 272: North East, Rising Sun
1441 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 272 South: North East
1045 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North East Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · North East Road
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Turn left onto Pulaski Highway
6.6 mi · 11 min · Pulaski Highway
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Turn right onto Augustine Herman Highway
14.7 mi · 22 min · Augustine Herman Highway
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Continue on North Bohemia Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Bohemia Avenue
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Continue on Augustine Herman Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Augustine Herman Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
2605 ft · 49 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Cross Street
1292 ft · 22 sec · West Cross Street
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Continue on Augustine Herman Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Augustine Herman Highway
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Continue on Augustine Herman Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Augustine Herman Highway
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Continue on Washington Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto North Cross Street
770 ft · 23 sec · North Cross Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Cross Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bel Air and Chestertown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Augustine Herman Highway
Turn right onto Augustine Herman Highway
14.7 mi · 00h 22m
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 Light Rain then Cloudy leaving South Bel Air and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Chestertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bel Air to Chestertown?
The road trip is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Elkton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from South Bel Air and 33.7 miles from Chestertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.01 one way or $20.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Cloudy around South Bel Air and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Chestertown.
Stop Ideas Near Elkton
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 Elkton.
Newark
Wilmington station
Aberdeen
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bel Air and Chestertown. Straight-line distance: 26.66 mi (42.91 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 Chestertown
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 5,001 |
| Coordinates | 39.2090000, -76.0666100 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chestertown (-76.06661, 39.209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $10.01 | $20.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $12.27 | $24.54 |
| Diesel | $6.49 | $15.39 | $30.78 |
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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