How far is South Bel Air, MD from Hampstead, MD?
The driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Hampstead, MD is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bel Air and Hampstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bel Air and Hampstead.
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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
4 mi · 10 min · Hess Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old York Road
736 ft · 15 sec · Old York Road
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Continue on Monkton Road
6.1 mi · 12 min · Monkton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto York Road
156 m · 19 sec · York Road
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Turn left onto Mount Carmel Road
8.5 mi · 16 min · Mount Carmel Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Carmel Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mount Carmel Road
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Continue on Lower Beckleysville Road
2897 ft · 1 min · Lower Beckleysville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lower Beckleysville Road
37 m · 3 sec · Lower Beckleysville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lower Beckleysville Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lower Beckleysville Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
886 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Shiloh Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · Shiloh Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shiloh Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bel Air and Hampstead.
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.
Mount Carmel Road
Turn left onto Mount Carmel Road
8.46 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving South Bel Air and Chance Rain Showers near Hampstead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bel Air to Hampstead?
The road trip is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Jarrettsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from South Bel Air and 16.5 miles from Hampstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.92 one way or $9.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Bel Air and Chance Rain Showers near Hampstead.
Stop Ideas Near Jarrettsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Aberdeen
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bel Air and Hampstead. Straight-line distance: 27.74 mi (44.65 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 Hampstead
Town in Carroll County in the U.
| Population | 6,426 |
| Coordinates | 39.6048300, -76.8499800 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hampstead (-76.84998, 39.60483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.24 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $5.62 | $11.23 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $7.38 | $14.76 |
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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