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

The driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Mayo, MD is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.93 mi
01h 23m
Flight
45.57 mi
73.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.57 mi
Kilometers
73.34 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.93 mi
Kilometers
96.45 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mayo
Sat, Nov 7, 4:43 AM EST
Return by in South Bel Air
Sat, Nov 7, 6:07 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bel Air
2026-11-07T03:20
Arrive Mayo
Sat, Nov 7, 4:43 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Rosemont
MD

Village in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From South Bel Air
30 mi
00h 41m
To Mayo
30 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  12. 12

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  13. 13

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  14. 14

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 97 South: Annapolis

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Bay Bridge

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    1.3 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 665: Riva Road

    2898 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Aris T Allen Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Aris T Allen Boulevard

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 2: Parole, Edgewater

    1794 ft · 44 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Solomons Island Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Solomons Island Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Central Avenue

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue East

    2351 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue East

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue East

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 97 South
9.93 mi · 17%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.15 mi · 14%
Bay Bridge
7.79 mi · 13%
Express Toll Lanes
7.68 mi · 13%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
5.99 mi · 10%
Central Avenue
4.14 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 97 South

Continue straight

8.87 mi · 00h 10m

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosemont
00h 41m from South Bel Air
Leave By
3:42 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Bel Air and Sunny near Mayo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Rosemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from South Bel Air and 30 miles from Mayo.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.38 one way or $16.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rosemont

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

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

7 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

8 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

37 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

45 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bel Air and Mayo. Straight-line distance: 45.57 mi (73.34 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
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#2 Mayo

Mayo is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8876100, -76.5119000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bel Air (-76.33746, 39.53316)
End: Mayo (-76.5119, 38.88761)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.01 L · about $8.38
Round trip
$16.77
4.24 gal · 16.02 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.38 $16.77
Mid-grade $4.57 $9.69 $19.39
Premium $4.89 $10.37 $20.75
Diesel $6.30 $13.36 $26.72

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 Mayo. The current time is 03:20:03.

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.