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

The driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Fallston, MD is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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
5.55 mi
00h 13m
Flight
4.13 mi
6.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.13 mi
Kilometers
6.64 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.55 mi
Kilometers
8.93 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fallston
Wed, Sep 16, 4:08 PM EDT
Return by in South Bel Air
Wed, Sep 16, 4:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bel Air
2026-09-16T15:55
Arrive Fallston
Wed, Sep 16, 4:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:04 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bel Air
MD

Town in Harford County, Maryland, United States

From South Bel Air
2.8 mi
00h 06m
To Fallston
2.8 mi
00h 06m

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
1 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Shamrock Road

    58 m · 14 sec · South Shamrock Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Linwood Avenue

    2018 ft · 1 min · Linwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1612 ft · 55 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Churchville Road

    1297 ft · 36 sec · Churchville Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Baltimore Pike

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Belair Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Belair Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Harford Road

    1667 ft · 38 sec · Harford Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Connolly Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Connolly Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Fallston Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fallston Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Watervale Road

    939 ft · 27 sec · Watervale Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Fallston Road

    81 m · 7 sec · Old Fallston Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Fallston Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
214.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belair Road
1.31 mi · 24%
Baltimore Pike
1.16 mi · 21%
Connolly Road
0.87 mi · 16%
Fallston Road
0.69 mi · 12%
Linwood Avenue
0.38 mi · 7%
Harford Road
0.32 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Belair Road

Continue on Belair Road

1.31 mi · 00h 02m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
4.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bel Air
00h 06m from South Bel Air
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Bel Air and Sunny near Fallston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Bel Air is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from South Bel Air and 2.8 miles from Fallston.

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

The direct path is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.84 one way or $1.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bel Air

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

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

RAIL

Aberdeen

16 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

34 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

49 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Newark

53 mi away
429 South College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bel Air and Fallston. Straight-line distance: 4.13 mi (6.64 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
Fallston

#2 Fallston

Census designated place

Population8,958
Coordinates39.5145500, -76.4110700
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bel Air (-76.33746, 39.53316)
End: Fallston (-76.41107, 39.51455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.2 gal
0.74 L · about $0.84
Round trip
$1.68
0.4 gal · 1.48 L
Estimated CO2
1.8 kg one way
Round trip: 3.6 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.20 $0.84 $1.68
Mid-grade $4.83 $0.97 $1.93
Premium $5.16 $1.03 $2.06
Diesel $6.21 $1.24 $2.48

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 Fallston. The current time is 15:55:28.

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.