How far is South Bel Air, MD from Clover Hill, MD?
The driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Clover Hill, MD is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.4 miles (94 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bel Air and Clover Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bel Air and Clover Hill.
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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 right to continue on Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Merge slight right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Towson
3248 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic
951 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Frederick
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
12 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15 North, US 40 West: Gettysburg
2530 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Frederick Freeway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Frederick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rosemont Avenue
586 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Rosemont Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rosemont Avenue
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Continue on Yellow Springs Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Yellow Springs Road
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Turn right onto Cloverhill Drive
1347 ft · 1 min · Cloverhill Drive
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Turn left onto Sunnybrook Drive
805 ft · 36 sec · Sunnybrook Drive
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Turn right onto Meadowview Drive
1097 ft · 53 sec · Meadowview Drive
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Turn left onto Glendale Drive
101 m · 16 sec · Glendale Drive
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Turn right onto Clearfield Road
685 ft · 33 sec · Clearfield Road
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Turn right onto Overlook Court
33 m · 5 sec · Overlook Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Overlook Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bel Air and Clover Hill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Bel Air and Sunny near Clover Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bel Air to Clover Hill?
The road trip is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from South Bel Air and 41.3 miles from Clover Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.4 miles (94 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.59 one way or $25.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Bel Air and Sunny near Clover Hill.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bel Air and Clover Hill. Straight-line distance: 58.43 mi (94.04 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 Clover Hill
Census designated place
| Population | 3,542 |
| Coordinates | 39.4562100, -77.4288700 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clover Hill (-77.42887, 39.45621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $4.33 | $12.59 | $25.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.90 | $14.25 | $28.50 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $15.23 | $30.46 |
| Diesel | $6.49 | $18.89 | $37.77 |
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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