How far is South Bel Air, MD from Riviera Beach, MD?
The driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Riviera Beach, MD is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bel Air and Riviera Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bel Air and Riviera Beach.
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Start on South Shamrock Road
1811 ft · 1 min · South Shamrock Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East MacPhail Road
1341 ft · 45 sec · East MacPhail Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
151 m · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Emmorton Road
3158 ft · 1 min · Emmorton Road
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Turn right onto West Ring Factory Road
3105 ft · 2 min · West Ring Factory Road
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Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Baltimore
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
1 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Frankfurst Avenue
1268 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Frankfurst Avenue
132 m · 8 sec · Frankfurst Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Shell Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Shell Road
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Turn sharp right onto East Patapsco Avenue
955 ft · 29 sec · East Patapsco Avenue
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Turn slight left
112 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Pennington Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · Pennington Avenue
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Continue on Hawkins Point Road
1 mi · 2 min · Hawkins Point Road
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Continue on Fort Smallwood Road
4 mi · 7 min · Fort Smallwood Road
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Turn left onto Riviera Drive
2589 ft · 1 min · Riviera Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Avenue
30 m · 7 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn left onto Glen Road
1397 ft · 1 min · Glen Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Glen Road
37 m · 7 sec · Glen Road
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Turn right onto Gina Court
65 m · 9 sec · Gina Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gina Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bel Air and Riviera Beach.
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.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.15 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving South Bel Air and Sunny near Riviera Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bel Air to Riviera Beach?
The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Rossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from South Bel Air and 18.9 miles from Riviera Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Bel Air and Sunny near Riviera Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Rossville
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 Rossville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bel Air and Riviera Beach. Straight-line distance: 26.91 mi (43.3 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 Riviera Beach
Riviera Beach is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1667800, -76.5080200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riviera Beach (-76.50802, 39.16678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.93 | $5.23 | $10.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $6.06 | $12.11 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $6.48 | $12.95 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $8.36 | $16.72 |
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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