How far is Sykesville, MD from South Bel Air, MD?
The driving distance from Sykesville, MD to South Bel Air, MD is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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 05m.
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
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Suburb of Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sykesville and South Bel Air.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sykesville and South Bel Air.
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Start on Springfield Avenue
1394 ft · 30 sec · Springfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Sykesville Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Sykesville Road
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Turn right onto Liberty Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Liberty Road
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Turn slight left onto Lyons Mill Road
3 mi · 6 min · Lyons Mill Road
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Turn right onto Painters Mill Road
1756 ft · 40 sec · Painters Mill Road
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Turn left onto McDonogh Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · McDonogh Road
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Turn right onto Reisterstown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Reisterstown Road
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Continue on Reisterstown Road
72 m · 5 sec · Reisterstown Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 695 East
1627 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
12.6 mi · 17 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on White Marsh Boulevard
3.9 mi · 6 min · White Marsh Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: New York, Baltimore
714 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: New York
3067 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood
1781 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 24 North: Bel Air
825 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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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 Emmorton Road
3158 ft · 1 min · Emmorton Road
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Continue on South Main Street
151 m · 18 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East MacPhail Road
1341 ft · 44 sec · East MacPhail Road
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Turn left onto South Shamrock Road
1811 ft · 1 min · South Shamrock Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Shamrock Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sykesville and South Bel Air.
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 Beltway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
12.6 mi · 00h 17m
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 Rain Showers leaving Sykesville and Chance Rain Showers near South Bel Air.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sykesville to South Bel Air?
The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Towson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Sykesville and 32.8 miles from South Bel Air.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sykesville and Chance Rain Showers near South Bel Air.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sykesville and South Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 35.39 mi (56.95 km).
#1 Sykesville
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,973 |
| Coordinates | 39.3737100, -76.9677600 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: South Shamrock Road (-76.337354, 39.533192)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $10.34 | $20.69 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $12.79 | $25.58 |
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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