How far is South Bel Air, MD from Willards, MD?
The driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Willards, MD is about 144.2 miles (232 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bel Air and Willards.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bel Air and Willards.
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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
19.9 mi · 23 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Continue on Delaware Turnpike
3005 ft · 40 sec · Delaware Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike
5.8 mi · 7 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 273 East: Dover
2175 ft · 53 sec
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Turn slight right onto Christiana Road
1602 ft · 29 sec · Christiana Road
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Continue on Christiana Bypass
1.1 mi · 2 min · Christiana Bypass
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Take the ramp slight right toward DE 1 South: Dover
1581 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
9 mi · 11 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1518 ft · 20 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.9 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Bay Road
14.7 mi · 20 min · Bay Road
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Keep slight right to continue on US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Georgetown
38.2 mi · 55 min
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Turn right onto Whaleyville Road
5.7 mi · 9 min · Whaleyville Road
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Turn right onto Old Ocean City Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Old Ocean City Road
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Turn right onto Division Street
783 ft · 39 sec · Division Street
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Turn left onto Hearn Street
69 m · 10 sec · Hearn Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hearn Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bel Air and Willards.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 113 South
Keep slight right to continue on US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Georgetown
38.2 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely leaving South Bel Air and Rain Showers Likely near Willards.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bel Air to Willards?
The road trip is about 144.2 miles (232 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Templeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from South Bel Air and 72.1 miles from Willards.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.58 one way or $43.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely around South Bel Air and Rain Showers Likely near Willards.
Stop Ideas Near Templeville
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 Templeville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bel Air and Willards. Straight-line distance: 95.12 mi (153.08 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 Willards
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,012 |
| Coordinates | 38.3912300, -75.3485300 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Willards (-75.34853, 38.39123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $4.24 | $21.58 | $43.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $24.65 | $49.29 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $26.19 | $52.39 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $32.38 | $64.77 |
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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