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

The driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Pasadena, MD is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
40.39 mi
00h 58m
Flight
31.96 mi
51.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.96 mi
Kilometers
51.44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.39 mi
Kilometers
65 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pasadena
Fri, Nov 6, 7:38 PM EST
Return by in South Bel Air
Fri, Nov 6, 8:36 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bel Air
2026-11-06T18:39
Arrive Pasadena
Fri, Nov 6, 7:38 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Rosedale
MD

City in Mississippi, United States

From South Bel Air
20.2 mi
00h 29m
To Pasadena
20.2 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 PM EST
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
67°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 PM EST
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Ritchie Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ritchie Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Furnace Branch Road

    2031 ft · 36 sec · East Furnace Branch Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 10 South

    1836 ft · 45 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    4 mi · 5 min · Arundel Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Ritchie Highway

    2563 ft · 42 sec · Ritchie Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left

    530 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Linden Avenue

    648 ft · 34 sec · Linden Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Hamburg Street

    55 m · 8 sec · Hamburg Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamburg Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.15 mi · 20%
Express Toll Lanes
7.68 mi · 19%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
5.99 mi · 15%
Arundel Expressway
4.71 mi · 12%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
3.91 mi · 10%
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
3.39 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

8.15 mi · 00h 09m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosedale
00h 29m from South Bel Air
Leave By
4:34 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving South Bel Air and Scattered Rain Showers near Pasadena.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Rosedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from South Bel Air and 20.2 miles from Pasadena.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.66 one way or $11.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around South Bel Air and Scattered Rain Showers near Pasadena.

Stop Ideas Near Rosedale

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

21 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Aberdeen

37 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
BUS

Kent Island, MD

46 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bel Air and Pasadena. Straight-line distance: 31.96 mi (51.44 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 Pasadena

Pasadena is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1073300, -76.5710800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bel Air (-76.33746, 39.53316)
End: Pasadena (-76.57108, 39.10733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.4 L · about $5.66
Round trip
$11.31
2.86 gal · 10.8 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.66 $11.31
Mid-grade $4.57 $6.54 $13.08
Premium $4.89 $7.00 $13.99
Diesel $6.30 $9.01 $18.02

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 Pasadena. The current time is 18:39:59.

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.