How far is South Bel Air, MD from Temple Hills, MD?
The driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Temple Hills, MD is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Howard 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 Temple Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bel Air and Temple Hills.
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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
2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2671 ft · 42 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 South: Essex, BWI Marshall Airport
2423 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
21.7 mi · 30 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base
1447 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
14.6 mi · 20 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 5: Waldorf, Silver Hill
680 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Silver Hill
669 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Auth Road, Strayer University
89 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Auth Road
899 ft · 19 sec · Auth Road
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Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Branch Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1170 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Saint Barnabas Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Saint Barnabas Road
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Turn left onto Temple Hill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Temple Hill Road
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Continue on Temple Hill Road
38 m · 3 sec · Temple Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Temple Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bel Air and Temple Hills.
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.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
21.7 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving South Bel Air and Partly Cloudy near Temple Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bel Air to Temple Hills?
The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from South Bel Air and 36.4 miles from Temple Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.00 one way or $20.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Bel Air and Partly Cloudy near Temple Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Elkridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Relay Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elkridge.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bel Air and Temple Hills. Straight-line distance: 59.41 mi (95.61 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 Temple Hills
Census designated place in Maryland, United States
| Population | 7,852 |
| Coordinates | 38.8140000, -76.9455300 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Temple Hills (-76.94553, 38.814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $3.91 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.53 | $11.60 | $23.20 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $12.47 | $24.94 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $16.04 | $32.08 |
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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