How far is South Bel Air, MD from Rising Sun, MD?
The driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Rising Sun, MD is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cecil County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bel Air and Rising Sun.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bel Air and Rising Sun.
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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
1356 ft · 50 sec · Linwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Maitland Street
1845 ft · 1 min · Maitland Street
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Continue on South Hickory Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · South Hickory Avenue
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Continue on Conowingo Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Conowingo Road
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Turn right onto Hickory Bypass
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hickory Bypass
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Continue on Conowingo Road
16.5 mi · 26 min · Conowingo Road
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Turn slight right onto Rising Sun Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Rising Sun Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rising Sun Road
38 m · 2 sec · Rising Sun Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Rising Sun Road
2640 ft · 50 sec · Rising Sun Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2243 ft · 43 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Queen Street
22 m · 1 sec · South Queen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Queen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bel Air and Rising Sun.
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.
Conowingo Road
Continue on Conowingo Road
16.5 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Bel Air and Mostly Sunny near Rising Sun.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bel Air to Rising Sun?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Port Deposit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from South Bel Air and 11.3 miles from Rising Sun.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.16 one way or $6.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Bel Air and Mostly Sunny near Rising Sun.
Stop Ideas Near Port Deposit
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 Port Deposit.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bel Air and Rising Sun. Straight-line distance: 18.53 mi (29.82 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 Rising Sun
Rising Sun is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.6978900, -76.0627300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rising Sun (-76.06273, 39.69789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.96 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
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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