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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.48 mi
01h 47m
Flight
58.43 mi
94.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.43 mi
Kilometers
94.04 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.48 mi
Kilometers
132.74 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clover Hill
Fri, Sep 25, 6:55 PM EDT
Return by in South Bel Air
Fri, Sep 25, 8:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bel Air
2026-09-25T17:08
Arrive Clover Hill
Fri, Sep 25, 6:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Bel Air
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Ellicott City
MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From South Bel Air
41.1 mi
00h 53m
To Clover Hill
41.3 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
72°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Shamrock Road

    1811 ft · 1 min · South Shamrock Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East MacPhail Road

    1341 ft · 45 sec · East MacPhail Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    151 m · 14 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Emmorton Road

    3158 ft · 1 min · Emmorton Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Ring Factory Road

    3105 ft · 2 min · West Ring Factory Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Baltimore

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    7 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Towson

    3248 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic

    951 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 North, US 40 West: Gettysburg

    2530 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Frederick Freeway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Frederick Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosemont Avenue

    586 ft · 25 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Rosemont Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rosemont Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Yellow Springs Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Yellow Springs Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Cloverhill Drive

    1347 ft · 1 min · Cloverhill Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Sunnybrook Drive

    805 ft · 36 sec · Sunnybrook Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Meadowview Drive

    1097 ft · 53 sec · Meadowview Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Glendale Drive

    101 m · 16 sec · Glendale Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Clearfield Road

    685 ft · 33 sec · Clearfield Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Overlook Court

    33 m · 5 sec · Overlook Court

  31. 31

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
38.7 mi · 47%
Express Toll Lanes
18.5 mi · 22%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.15 mi · 10%
Baltimore Beltway
4.6 mi · 6%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
3.91 mi · 5%
Frederick Freeway
1.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
58.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellicott City
00h 53m from South Bel Air
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

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#1 South Bel Air

A census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

Population48,828
Coordinates39.5331600, -76.3374600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Clover Hill

#2 Clover Hill

Census designated place

Population3,542
Coordinates39.4562100, -77.4288700
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bel Air (-76.33746, 39.53316)
End: Clover Hill (-77.42887, 39.45621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.02 L · about $12.59
Round trip
$25.18
5.82 gal · 22.04 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maryland · Sep 25, 2026

There is no time difference between South Bel Air and Clover Hill. The current time is 17:08:03.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.