How far is South Bel Air, MD from Rock Hall, MD?
The driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Rock Hall, MD is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
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.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Cloudy
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bel Air and Rock Hall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bel Air and Rock Hall.
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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
10.1 mi · 12 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 272: North East, Rising Sun
1441 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 272 South: North East
1045 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North East Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · North East Road
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Turn left onto Pulaski Highway
6.6 mi · 11 min · Pulaski Highway
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Turn right onto Augustine Herman Highway
14.7 mi · 22 min · Augustine Herman Highway
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Continue on North Bohemia Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Bohemia Avenue
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Continue on Augustine Herman Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Augustine Herman Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
2605 ft · 49 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Cross Street
1292 ft · 22 sec · West Cross Street
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Continue on Augustine Herman Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Augustine Herman Highway
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Continue on Augustine Herman Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Augustine Herman Highway
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn slight right
75 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Morgnec Road
2950 ft · 59 sec · Morgnec Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward High Street
20 m · 1 sec · High Street
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Exit the roundabout onto High Street
2216 ft · 44 sec · High Street
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Continue on Chestertown Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Chestertown Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Chestertown Road
110 m · 7 sec · Chestertown Road
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Continue on Rock Hall Road
6.8 mi · 12 min · Rock Hall Road
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Continue on Rock Hall Avenue
2306 ft · 1 min · Rock Hall Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
37 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bel Air and Rock Hall.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Augustine Herman Highway
Turn right onto Augustine Herman Highway
14.7 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Chance Light Rain then Cloudy leaving South Bel Air and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Rock Hall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bel Air to Rock Hall?
The road trip is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Chesapeake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from South Bel Air and 39.5 miles from Rock Hall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.1 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.74 one way or $23.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Cloudy around South Bel Air and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Rock Hall.
Stop Ideas Near Chesapeake City
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 Chesapeake City.
Newark
Aberdeen
Wilmington station
Dover, Delaware
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bel Air and Rock Hall. Straight-line distance: 27.84 mi (44.8 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 Rock Hall
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,303 |
| Coordinates | 39.1381700, -76.2349500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rock Hall (-76.23495, 39.13817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $4.22 | $11.74 | $23.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $13.44 | $26.89 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $14.39 | $28.78 |
| Diesel | $6.49 | $18.05 | $36.11 |
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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