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

The driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Perryman, MD is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.27 mi
00h 22m
Flight
8.35 mi
13.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.35 mi
Kilometers
13.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.27 mi
Kilometers
19.75 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Perryman
Thu, Nov 12, 6:34 AM EST
Return by in South Bel Air
Thu, Nov 12, 6:56 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bel Air
2026-11-12T06:11
Arrive Perryman
Thu, Nov 12, 6:34 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Bel Air
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Bel Air
MD

Town in Harford County, Maryland, United States

From South Bel Air
6.1 mi
00h 11m
To Perryman
6.2 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 12:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 1:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Shamrock Road

    58 m · 14 sec · South Shamrock Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Linwood Avenue

    1039 ft · 38 sec · Linwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Giles Street

    1550 ft · 1 min · Giles Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fulford Avenue

    756 ft · 22 sec · Fulford Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Churchville Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Churchville Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Fountain Green Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · South Fountain Green Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Creswell Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Creswell Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Riverside Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Riverside Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pulaski Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Pulaski Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on South Philadelphia Boulevard

    2430 ft · 35 sec · South Philadelphia Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Spesutia Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Spesutia Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Perryman Road

    143 m · 14 sec · Perryman Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Perryman Road

    1303 ft · 36 sec · Perryman Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Perryman Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
113.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Fountain Green Road
3.72 mi · 30%
Riverside Parkway
2.13 mi · 17%
Churchville Road
1.72 mi · 14%
Creswell Road
1.46 mi · 12%
Pulaski Highway
1 mi · 8%
Spesutia Road
0.77 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

South Fountain Green Road

Turn right onto South Fountain Green Road

3.72 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
8.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bel Air
00h 11m from South Bel Air
Leave By
7:44 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving South Bel Air and Mostly Cloudy near Perryman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bel Air is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from South Bel Air and 6.2 miles from Perryman.

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

The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.68 one way or $3.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Bel Air and Mostly Cloudy near Perryman.

Stop Ideas Near Bel Air

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

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

RAIL

Aberdeen

16 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

34 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

49 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Newark

53 mi away
429 South College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bel Air and Perryman. Straight-line distance: 8.35 mi (13.43 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
Perryman

#2 Perryman

Census designated place

Population2,342
Coordinates39.4695500, -76.2044000
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bel Air (-76.33746, 39.53316)
End: Perryman (-76.2044, 39.46955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.64 L · about $1.68
Round trip
$3.36
0.86 gal · 3.28 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $1.68 $3.36
Mid-grade $4.53 $1.95 $3.90
Premium $4.87 $2.09 $4.19
Diesel $6.27 $2.69 $5.39

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between South Bel Air and Perryman. The current time is 06:11:36.

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.