How far is South Bel Air, MD from Thurmont, MD?
The driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Thurmont, MD is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Cloudy
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bel Air and Thurmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bel Air and Thurmont.
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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 right to continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
3269 ft · 43 sec · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 43: White Marsh, Middle River
870 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 43 West: White Marsh
2668 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto White Marsh Boulevard
3.9 mi · 6 min · White Marsh Boulevard
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Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
12.6 mi · 17 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 140: Pikesville, Garrison
569 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 140 North: Garrison, Reisterstown
674 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Reisterstown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Reisterstown Road
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Turn left onto McDonogh Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · McDonogh Road
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Turn right onto Painters Mill Road
1756 ft · 43 sec · Painters Mill Road
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Turn left onto Lyons Mill Road
3 mi · 5 min · Lyons Mill Road
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Turn straight onto Liberty Road
22.5 mi · 34 min · Liberty Road
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Woodsboro Road
5 mi · 7 min · Woodsboro Road
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Turn right onto Woodsboro Pike
2929 ft · 1 min · Woodsboro Pike
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Continue on Woodsboro Pike
60 m · 5 sec · Woodsboro Pike
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Turn right onto Woodsboro Creagerstown Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Woodsboro Creagerstown Road
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Continue on Creagerstown Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Creagerstown Road
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Turn right onto Jimtown Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Jimtown Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bel Air and Thurmont.
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.
Liberty Road
Turn straight onto Liberty Road
22.5 mi · 00h 34m
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 Light Rain Likely near Thurmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bel Air to Thurmont?
The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Deer Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from South Bel Air and 38.2 miles from Thurmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Cloudy around South Bel Air and Light Rain Likely near Thurmont.
Stop Ideas Near Deer Park
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 Deer Park.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Rockville station
Frederick Airport, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bel Air and Thurmont. Straight-line distance: 57.5 mi (92.54 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 Thurmont
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 7,070 |
| Coordinates | 39.6237100, -77.4108200 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thurmont (-77.41082, 39.62371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $11.36 | $22.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $13.01 | $26.02 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $13.93 | $27.85 |
| Diesel | $6.49 | $17.47 | $34.94 |
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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