How far is South Bel Air, MD from Cockeysville, MD?
The driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Cockeysville, MD is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bel Air and Cockeysville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bel Air and Cockeysville.
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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
2018 ft · 1 min · Linwood Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1612 ft · 55 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Churchville Road
1297 ft · 36 sec · Churchville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Baltimore Pike
1.2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Pike
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Continue on Belair Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Belair Road
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Continue on Harford Road
1667 ft · 38 sec · Harford Road
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Turn right onto Connolly Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Connolly Road
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Turn right onto Fallston Road
6.3 mi · 10 min · Fallston Road
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Turn left onto Hess Road
1.8 mi · 5 min · Hess Road
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Turn left onto Jarrettsville Pike
3.2 mi · 5 min · Jarrettsville Pike
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Turn right
50 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Paper Mill Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Paper Mill Road
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Continue on Ashland Road
2275 ft · 53 sec · Ashland Road
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Turn left onto York Road
1.2 km · 1 min · York Road
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · York Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bel Air and Cockeysville.
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.
Fallston Road
Turn right onto Fallston Road
6.28 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Bel Air and Sunny near Cockeysville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bel Air to Cockeysville?
The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jarrettsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from South Bel Air and 11.1 miles from Cockeysville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.08 one way or $6.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Bel Air and Sunny near Cockeysville.
Stop Ideas Near Jarrettsville
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 Jarrettsville.
Aberdeen
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bel Air and Cockeysville. Straight-line distance: 16.72 mi (26.91 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 Cockeysville
Census designated place
| Population | 20,776 |
| Coordinates | 39.4812200, -76.6438600 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cockeysville (-76.64386, 39.48122)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.96 | $3.08 | $6.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $3.57 | $7.13 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $3.82 | $7.63 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $4.92 | $9.83 |
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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