How far is South Bel Air, MD from Manchester, MD?
The driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Manchester, MD is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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 13m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bel Air and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bel Air and Manchester.
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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
2026 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street
3276 ft · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Rock Spring Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Rock Spring Road
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Turn left onto East-West Highway
4.8 mi · 7 min · East-West Highway
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Turn right onto Baldwin Mill Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Baldwin Mill Road
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Turn sharp left onto Norrisville Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Norrisville Road
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Turn left onto Old York Road
7.1 mi · 8 min · Old York Road
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Turn slight right
143 m · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto York Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · York Road
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Continue on Susquehanna Trail South
1.6 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Trail South
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Turn left onto Campbell Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Campbell Road
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Continue on East Main Street
2944 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Steltz Road
7.4 mi · 13 min · Steltz Road
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Turn left onto Lineboro Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Lineboro Road
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Continue on Main Street
2740 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lineboro Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Lineboro Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hanover Pike
1.6 km · 1 min · Hanover Pike
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Continue on Main Street
2124 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Westminster Street
20 m · 2 sec · Westminster Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Westminster Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bel Air and Manchester.
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.
Steltz Road
Keep slight left to continue on Steltz Road
7.41 mi · 00h 13m
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 Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bel Air to Manchester?
The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 21.7 miles from South Bel Air and 21.7 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.49 one way or $12.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 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 Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Jarrettsville
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 Jarrettsville.
Aberdeen
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bel Air and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 30.46 mi (49.02 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 Manchester
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 4,876 |
| Coordinates | 39.6612100, -76.8849800 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manchester (-76.88498, 39.66121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.49 | $12.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $7.41 | $14.82 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $7.87 | $15.75 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $9.73 | $19.47 |
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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