How far is South Bel Air, MD from Cloverly, MD?

The driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Cloverly, MD is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
57.63 mi
01h 15m
Flight
45.91 mi
73.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.91 mi
Kilometers
73.89 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.63 mi
Kilometers
92.75 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cloverly
Wed, Sep 16, 5:02 AM EDT
Return by in South Bel Air
Wed, Sep 16, 6:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bel Air
2026-09-16T03:46
Arrive Cloverly
Wed, Sep 16, 5:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Rosemont
MD

Village in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From South Bel Air
28.8 mi
00h 37m
To Cloverly
28.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph S
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Bel Air and Cloverly.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Bel Air and Cloverly.

  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 left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  12. 12

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  13. 13

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  14. 14

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2671 ft · 42 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  16. 16

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    6 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West

    1.5 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Intercounty Connector

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 650 North: Ashton

    86 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto New Hampshire Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Briggs Chaney Road

    47 m · 3 sec · Briggs Chaney Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Briggs Chaney Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bel Air and Cloverly.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
25.6 mi · 44%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.15 mi · 14%
Express Toll Lanes
7.68 mi · 13%
Intercounty Connector
4.7 mi · 8%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
3.91 mi · 7%
New Hampshire Avenue
1.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Merge slight left

13.6 mi · 00h 16m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
45.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosemont
00h 37m from South Bel Air
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Bel Air and Sunny near Cloverly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Bel Air to Cloverly?

The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Rosemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from South Bel Air and 28.8 miles from Cloverly.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.53 one way or $17.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Bel Air and Sunny near Cloverly.

Stop Ideas Near Rosemont

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rosemont, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rosemont.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

7 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

8 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

37 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

45 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bel Air and Cloverly. Straight-line distance: 45.91 mi (73.89 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
Cloverly

#2 Cloverly

Community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population15,126
Coordinates39.1081600, -76.9977500
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bel Air (-76.33746, 39.53316)
End: Cloverly (-76.99775, 39.10816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.7 L · about $8.53
Round trip
$17.06
4.06 gal · 15.4 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.20 $8.53 $17.06
Mid-grade $4.84 $9.83 $19.66
Premium $5.16 $10.47 $20.94
Diesel $6.19 $12.57 $25.14

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between South Bel Air and Cloverly. The current time is 03:46:48.

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.