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

The driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Randallstown, MD is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.1 mi
00h 57m
Flight
26.98 mi
43.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.98 mi
Kilometers
43.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.1 mi
Kilometers
61.31 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Randallstown
Sun, Oct 11, 9:26 AM EDT
Return by in South Bel Air
Sun, Oct 11, 10:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bel Air
2026-10-11T08:29
Arrive Randallstown
Sun, Oct 11, 9:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Bel Air
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Carney
MD

Census designated place

From South Bel Air
19 mi
00h 28m
To Randallstown
19.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Oct 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph E
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Oct 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    3269 ft · 43 sec · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 43: White Marsh, Middle River

    870 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 43 West: White Marsh

    2668 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto White Marsh Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 6 min · White Marsh Boulevard

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    15.3 mi · 21 min · Baltimore Beltway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 26: Lochearn, Randallstown

    1094 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Liberty Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Liberty Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Liberty Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore Beltway
15.3 mi · 40%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.77 mi · 23%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
3.91 mi · 10%
White Marsh Boulevard
3.88 mi · 10%
Liberty Road
2.85 mi · 7%
I 95 South
0.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore Beltway

Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

15.3 mi · 00h 21m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carney
00h 28m from South Bel Air
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving South Bel Air and Rain Showers near Randallstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Carney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from South Bel Air and 19.1 miles from Randallstown.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carney

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

13 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

27 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Aberdeen

34 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
BUS

Kent Island, MD

53 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bel Air and Randallstown. Straight-line distance: 26.98 mi (43.42 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
Randallstown

#2 Randallstown

Census designated place

Population32,430
Coordinates39.3673300, -76.7952500
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bel Air (-76.33746, 39.53316)
End: Randallstown (-76.79525, 39.36733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.09 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.43
2.68 gal · 10.18 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.27 $5.72 $11.43
Mid-grade $4.85 $6.50 $13.00
Premium $5.16 $6.91 $13.83
Diesel $6.36 $8.52 $17.04

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 · Oct 10, 2026

There is no time difference between South Bel Air and Randallstown. The current time is 08:29:20.

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.