How far is South Bel Air, MD from Princess Anne, MD?
The driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Princess Anne, MD is about 154.5 miles (248.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bel Air and Princess Anne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bel Air and Princess Anne.
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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 right to continue on Puncheon Run Connector
2.1 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector
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Turn left onto South Dupont Highway
21.2 mi · 27 min · South Dupont Highway
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Continue on Sussex Highway
26.7 mi · 36 min · Sussex Highway
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Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.8 mi · 5 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward US 13, US 50
82 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 13, US 50 East: Norfolk, Ocean City
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Salisbury Bypass
10.6 mi · 12 min · Salisbury Bypass
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Continue on South Fruitland Boulevard
3146 ft · 41 sec · South Fruitland Boulevard
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Continue on Ocean Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Ocean Highway
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Take the exit slight left
617 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on UMES Boulevard
531 ft · 11 sec · UMES Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
21 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
32 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto Somerset Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Street
41 m · 6 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bel Air and Princess Anne.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.9 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Bel Air and Sunny near Princess Anne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bel Air to Princess Anne?
The road trip is about 154.5 miles (248.6 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Marydel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.2 miles from South Bel Air and 77.2 miles from Princess Anne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.34 one way or $42.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Bel Air and Sunny near Princess Anne.
Stop Ideas Near Marydel
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 Marydel.
Dover, Delaware
Easton Airport, Maryland
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Aberdeen
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bel Air and Princess Anne. Straight-line distance: 98.24 mi (158.11 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 Princess Anne
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,492 |
| Coordinates | 38.2029000, -75.6924300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Princess Anne (-75.69243, 38.2029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $3.92 | $21.34 | $42.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.53 | $24.67 | $49.34 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $26.53 | $53.05 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $34.17 | $68.34 |
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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