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

The driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Keedysville, MD is about 95.7 miles (154 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.7 miles (117 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
95.72 mi
02h 04m
Flight
72.69 mi
116.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.69 mi
Kilometers
116.98 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.72 mi
Kilometers
154.04 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keedysville
Fri, Nov 6, 7:19 PM EST
Return by in South Bel Air
Fri, Nov 6, 9:24 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bel Air
2026-11-06T17:14
Arrive Keedysville
Fri, Nov 6, 7:19 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:20 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Bel Air
9:30 PM EST
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
Sykesville
MD

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

From South Bel Air
47.8 mi
01h 02m
To Keedysville
48 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 PM EST
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Baltimore

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    7 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Towson

    3248 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic

    951 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 17 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 Alternate: Braddock Heights, Middletown

    1501 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Old National Pike

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Old National Pike

  22. 22

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Old National Pike

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Old National Pike

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    35 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Potomac Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Potomac Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Shepherdstown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Shepherdstown Pike

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Keedy Drive

    141 m · 13 sec · Keedy Drive

  29. 29

    Continue on North Main Street

    3139 ft · 2 min · North Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Antietam Drive

    57 m · 10 sec · Antietam Drive

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Drive

    46 m · 7 sec · Mount Vernon Drive

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
42.4 mi · 44%
Express Toll Lanes
18.5 mi · 19%
Old National Pike
8.86 mi · 9%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.15 mi · 9%
Baltimore Beltway
4.6 mi · 5%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
3.91 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Continue straight

15.7 mi · 00h 17m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
72.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sykesville
01h 02m from South Bel Air
Leave By
2:20 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving South Bel Air and Cloudy near Keedysville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.7 miles (154 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Sykesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from South Bel Air and 48 miles from Keedysville.

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

The direct path is about 72.7 miles (117 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.37 one way or $26.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around South Bel Air and Cloudy near Keedysville.

Stop Ideas Near Sykesville

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

36 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Rockville station

36 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bel Air and Keedysville. Straight-line distance: 72.69 mi (116.98 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
Keedysville

#2 Keedysville

Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States

Population1,220
Coordinates39.4862100, -77.6997100
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bel Air (-76.33746, 39.53316)
End: Keedysville (-77.69971, 39.48621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.79 L · about $13.37
Round trip
$26.74
6.76 gal · 25.58 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.37 $26.74
Mid-grade $4.57 $15.45 $30.91
Premium $4.89 $16.54 $33.08
Diesel $6.30 $21.30 $42.60

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between South Bel Air and Keedysville. The current time is 17:14:43.

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.