How far is South Bel Air, MD from Riverside, MD?
The driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Riverside, MD is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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 19m.
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 Harford County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bel Air and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bel Air and Riverside.
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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
1.7 mi · 3 min · Churchville Road
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Turn right onto South Fountain Green Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · South Fountain Green Road
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Continue on Creswell Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Creswell Road
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Continue on Riverside Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Riverside Parkway
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Turn right onto Church Creek Road
1831 ft · 1 min · Church Creek Road
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Turn right onto Allison Court
89 m · 15 sec · Allison Court
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Turn right onto Collier Lane
612 ft · 32 sec · Collier Lane
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Continue on Collier Lane
31 m · 5 sec · Collier Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Collier Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bel Air and Riverside.
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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving South Bel Air and Sunny near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bel Air to Riverside?
The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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 4.8 miles from South Bel Air and 4.8 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.34 one way or $2.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Bel Air and Sunny near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Bel Air
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 Bel Air.
Aberdeen
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Newark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bel Air and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 6.57 mi (10.57 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 Riverside
Riverside is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4737200, -76.2413400 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverside (-76.24134, 39.47372)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $3.93 | $1.34 | $2.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $2.14 | $4.27 |
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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