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

The driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Edgewood, MD is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.22 mi
00h 16m
Flight
8.23 mi
13.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.23 mi
Kilometers
13.25 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.22 mi
Kilometers
14.84 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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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 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgewood
Wed, Sep 16, 7:58 PM EDT
Return by in South Bel Air
Wed, Sep 16, 8:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bel Air
2026-09-16T19:41
Arrive Edgewood
Wed, Sep 16, 7:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Bel Air
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Joppatowne
MD

Census designated place in Maryland, USA

From South Bel Air
4.6 mi
00h 08m
To Edgewood
4.6 mi
00h 08m

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
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Emmorton Road

    1577 ft · 30 sec · Emmorton Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Edgewood Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Edgewood Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Nuttal Avenue

    19 m · 3 sec · Nuttal Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right

    33 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
119.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
5.79 mi · 63%
Edgewood Road
1.22 mi · 13%
Emmorton Road
0.9 mi · 10%
West Ring Factory Road
0.59 mi · 6%
South Shamrock Road
0.34 mi · 4%
East MacPhail Road
0.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

5.79 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
8.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Joppatowne
00h 08m from South Bel Air
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Bel Air and Sunny near Edgewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Joppatowne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from South Bel Air and 4.6 miles from Edgewood.

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

The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.34 one way or $2.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Joppatowne

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

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

RAIL

Aberdeen

17 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

42 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Kent Island, MD

56 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bel Air and Edgewood. Straight-line distance: 8.23 mi (13.25 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
Edgewood

#2 Edgewood

City in Kentucky, United States

Population25,562
Coordinates39.4187200, -76.2944000
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bel Air (-76.33746, 39.53316)
End: Edgewood (-76.2944, 39.41872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.23 L · about $1.34
Round trip
$2.69
0.64 gal · 2.46 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.20 $1.34 $2.69
Mid-grade $4.83 $1.54 $3.09
Premium $5.16 $1.65 $3.30
Diesel $6.21 $1.99 $3.97

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between South Bel Air and Edgewood. The current time is 19:41:39.

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.