How far is South Bel Air, MD from Cresaptown, MD?
The driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Cresaptown, MD is about 174 miles (280 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133 miles (214.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Frederick 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 Cresaptown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bel Air and Cresaptown.
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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
64.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland
40.9 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Vocke Road
1417 ft · 35 sec
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Turn slight right
150 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Vocke Road Southwest
2718 ft · 52 sec · Vocke Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Winchester Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Winchester Road Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bel Air and Cresaptown.
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
Continue straight
64.3 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Bel Air and Sunny near Cresaptown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bel Air to Cresaptown?
The road trip is about 174 miles (280 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Myersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from South Bel Air and 87.2 miles from Cresaptown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133 miles (214.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.12 one way or $48.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Bel Air and Sunny near Cresaptown.
Stop Ideas Near Myersville
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 Myersville.
Frederick, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bel Air and Cresaptown. Straight-line distance: 133 mi (214.05 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 Cresaptown
Cresaptown is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.5928700, -78.8333500 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cresaptown (-78.83335, 39.59287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $3.93 | $24.12 | $48.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $27.96 | $55.91 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $29.90 | $59.79 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $38.58 | $77.17 |
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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