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

The driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Delmar, MD is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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
132.58 mi
02h 51m
Flight
84.89 mi
136.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.89 mi
Kilometers
136.61 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.58 mi
Kilometers
213.37 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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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 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delmar
Thu, Sep 17, 7:16 PM EDT
Return by in South Bel Air
Thu, Sep 17, 10:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bel Air
2026-09-17T16:25
Arrive Delmar
Thu, Sep 17, 7:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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
Millington
MD

Town in the U.

From South Bel Air
66.3 mi
01h 25m
To Delmar
66.3 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Shamrock Road

    58 m · 14 sec · South Shamrock Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Linwood Avenue

    1039 ft · 38 sec · Linwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Giles Street

    1550 ft · 1 min · Giles Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fulford Avenue

    756 ft · 22 sec · Fulford Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Churchville Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Churchville Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Level Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Level Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New York

    2158 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    19.9 mi · 23 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Delaware Turnpike

    3005 ft · 40 sec · Delaware Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Delaware Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward DE 273 East: Dover

    2175 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Christiana Road

    1602 ft · 29 sec · Christiana Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Christiana Bypass

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Christiana Bypass

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward DE 1 South: Dover

    1581 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    9 mi · 11 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    1518 ft · 20 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.9 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Puncheon Run Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Dupont Highway

    21.2 mi · 27 min · South Dupont Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Sussex Highway

    26.7 mi · 36 min · Sussex Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East State Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East State Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
40.1 mi · 30%
Sussex Highway
26.7 mi · 20%
South Dupont Highway
21.2 mi · 16%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 15%
Level Road
6.68 mi · 5%
Delaware Turnpike
6.34 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

27.9 mi · 00h 32m

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
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.7 mi
84.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millington
01h 25m from South Bel Air
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Bel Air and Partly Cloudy near Delmar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Millington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.3 miles from South Bel Air and 66.3 miles from Delmar.

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

The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.67 one way or $39.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around South Bel Air and Partly Cloudy near Delmar.

Stop Ideas Near Millington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Millington, 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 Millington.

BUS

Dover, Delaware

29 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Aberdeen

40 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
RAIL

Newark

46 mi away
429 South College Ave.
BUS

Kent Island, MD

48 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bel Air and Delmar. Straight-line distance: 84.89 mi (136.61 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
Delmar

#2 Delmar

Town in Wicomico County, Maryland, United States

Population3,596
Coordinates38.4559496, -75.5774249
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bel Air (-76.33746, 39.53316)
End: Delmar (-75.577425, 38.45595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.68 gal
17.71 L · about $19.67
Round trip
$39.33
9.36 gal · 35.42 L
Estimated CO2
41.6 kg one way
Round trip: 83.2 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.20 $19.67 $39.33
Mid-grade $4.82 $22.55 $45.10
Premium $5.15 $24.12 $48.23
Diesel $6.23 $29.13 $58.27

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between South Bel Air and Delmar. The current time is 16:25:02.

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.