How far is South Bel Air, MD from Lochearn, MD?
The driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Lochearn, MD is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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 00h 54m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain then Cloudy
Chance Light Rain then Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bel Air and Lochearn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bel Air and Lochearn.
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Start on South Shamrock Road
1811 ft · 1 min · South Shamrock Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East MacPhail Road
1341 ft · 45 sec · East MacPhail Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
151 m · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Emmorton Road
3158 ft · 1 min · Emmorton Road
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Turn right onto West Ring Factory Road
3105 ft · 2 min · West Ring Factory Road
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Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Baltimore
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
3269 ft · 43 sec · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 43: White Marsh, Middle River
870 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 43 West: White Marsh
2668 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto White Marsh Boulevard
3.9 mi · 6 min · White Marsh Boulevard
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Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
15.3 mi · 21 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 26: Lochearn, Randallstown
1252 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Liberty Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Liberty Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Liberty Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bel Air and Lochearn.
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.
Baltimore Beltway
Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
15.3 mi · 00h 21m
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 Light Rain then Cloudy leaving South Bel Air and Chance Light Rain then Cloudy near Lochearn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bel Air to Lochearn?
The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Overlea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from South Bel Air and 18.5 miles from Lochearn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.49 one way or $10.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Cloudy around South Bel Air and Chance Light Rain then Cloudy near Lochearn.
Stop Ideas Near Overlea
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Overlea.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Aberdeen
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bel Air and Lochearn. Straight-line distance: 24.46 mi (39.37 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 Lochearn
Census designated place
| Population | 25,333 |
| Coordinates | 39.3406600, -76.7221900 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lochearn (-76.72219, 39.34066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.22 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $6.29 | $12.57 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
| Diesel | $6.49 | $8.44 | $16.88 |
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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