How far is South Bel Air, MD from Walkersville, MD?
The driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Walkersville, MD is about 69 miles (111.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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 47m.
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.
Census-designated place in Baltimore 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 Walkersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bel Air and Walkersville.
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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
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Daysville Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Daysville Road
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Continue on Daysville Road
159 m · 20 sec · Daysville Road
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Turn left onto Woodsboro Pike
1.4 km · 1 min · Woodsboro Pike
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Turn right onto East Frederick Street
617 ft · 19 sec · East Frederick Street
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Turn right onto Glade Road
1382 ft · 42 sec · Glade Road
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Turn left onto East Pennsylvania Avenue
1081 ft · 30 sec · East Pennsylvania Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bel Air and Walkersville.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving South Bel Air and Mostly Cloudy near Walkersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bel Air to Walkersville?
The road trip is about 69 miles (111.1 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Garrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from South Bel Air and 34.6 miles from Walkersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 2:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.53 one way or $19.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Bel Air and Mostly Cloudy near Walkersville.
Stop Ideas Near Garrison
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 Garrison.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bel Air and Walkersville. Straight-line distance: 54.18 mi (87.19 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 Walkersville
Town in Frederick County Maryland
| Population | 6,574 |
| Coordinates | 39.4862100, -77.3519300 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walkersville (-77.35193, 39.48621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.53 | $19.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.53 | $11.06 | $22.11 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $11.89 | $23.77 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $15.29 | $30.57 |
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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