How far is South Bel Air, MD from Mount Rainier, MD?
The driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Mount Rainier, MD is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bel Air and Mount Rainier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bel Air and Mount Rainier.
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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 left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2671 ft · 42 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 South: Essex, BWI Marshall Airport
2423 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
25.5 mi · 35 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 450: Annapolis, Bladensburg
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 450: Bladensburg
91 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Annapolis Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Annapolis Road
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Continue on Bladensburg Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Bladensburg Road
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Turn right onto 38th Avenue
1106 ft · 22 sec · 38th Avenue
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Continue on 38th Street
1159 ft · 29 sec · 38th Street
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Turn left onto Bunker Hill Road
2531 ft · 1 min · Bunker Hill Road
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Turn right onto 31st Street
1219 ft · 42 sec · 31st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 31st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bel Air and Mount Rainier.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
25.5 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving South Bel Air and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Mount Rainier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bel Air to Mount Rainier?
The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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 30.6 miles from South Bel Air and 30.6 miles from Mount Rainier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.98 one way or $17.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around South Bel Air and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Mount Rainier.
Stop Ideas Near Rosemont
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 Rosemont.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bel Air and Mount Rainier. Straight-line distance: 52.9 mi (85.14 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 Mount Rainier
Stratovolcano in the U.
| Population | 8,117 |
| Coordinates | 38.9415000, -76.9649800 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Rainier (-76.96498, 38.9415)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $4.16 | $8.98 | $17.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.76 | $10.28 | $20.56 |
| Premium | $5.07 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
| Diesel | $6.34 | $13.68 | $27.37 |
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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