How far is South Bel Air, MD from Ocean Pines, MD?
The driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Ocean Pines, MD is about 143 miles (230.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain then Cloudy
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bel Air and Ocean Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bel Air and Ocean Pines.
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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
1039 ft · 38 sec · Linwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Giles Street
1550 ft · 1 min · Giles Street
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Turn right onto Fulford Avenue
756 ft · 22 sec · Fulford Avenue
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Continue on Churchville Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Churchville Road
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Turn left onto Level Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Level Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New York
2158 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 23 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Continue on Delaware Turnpike
3005 ft · 40 sec · Delaware Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike
5.8 mi · 7 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 273 East: Dover
2175 ft · 53 sec
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Turn slight right onto Christiana Road
1602 ft · 29 sec · Christiana Road
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Continue on Christiana Bypass
1.1 mi · 2 min · Christiana Bypass
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Take the ramp slight right toward DE 1 South: Dover
1581 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
9 mi · 11 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1518 ft · 20 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.9 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Bay Road
14.7 mi · 20 min · Bay Road
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Keep slight right to continue on US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Georgetown
41.6 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right
1198 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Worcester Highway
706 ft · 25 sec · Worcester Highway
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Turn left onto Race Track Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Race Track Road
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Turn left onto Ocean Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ocean Parkway
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Turn right onto Capetown Road
718 ft · 37 sec · Capetown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Windjammer Road
1389 ft · 1 min · Windjammer Road
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Turn right onto Newport Drive
675 ft · 35 sec · Newport Drive
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Turn left onto Harbor Mist Circle
37 m · 5 sec · Harbor Mist Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harbor Mist Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bel Air and Ocean Pines.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 113 South
Keep slight right to continue on US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Georgetown
41.6 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Light Rain then Cloudy leaving South Bel Air and Chance Light Rain near Ocean Pines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bel Air to Ocean Pines?
The road trip is about 143 miles (230.2 km) and usually takes 03h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Templeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from South Bel Air and 71.5 miles from Ocean Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101 miles (162.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.32 one way or $42.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 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 near Ocean Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Templeville
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 Templeville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bel Air and Ocean Pines. Straight-line distance: 101.04 mi (162.61 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 Ocean Pines
Census designated place
| Population | 11,710 |
| Coordinates | 38.3953900, -75.1557400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ocean Pines (-75.15574, 38.39539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $21.32 | $42.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $24.42 | $48.84 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $26.14 | $52.29 |
| Diesel | $6.49 | $32.79 | $65.59 |
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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