How far is Towson, MD from South Bel Air, MD?
The driving distance from Towson, MD to South Bel Air, MD is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Community in Baltimore County Maryland
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Towson and South Bel Air.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Towson and South Bel Air.
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Start on Shealy Avenue
60 m · 15 sec · Shealy Avenue
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Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
106 m · 16 sec · Delaware Avenue
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Turn right onto East Joppa Road
2727 ft · 1 min · East Joppa Road
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Turn left onto Providence Road
1892 ft · 1 min · Providence Road
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Turn right onto Cromwell Bridge Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Cromwell Bridge Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 695 East: Essex
1164 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
2.8 mi · 4 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 Towson 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.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.9 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Towson and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Bel Air.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Towson to South Bel Air?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
White Marsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Towson and 6.3 miles from South Bel Air.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.81 one way or $5.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Towson and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Bel Air.
Stop Ideas Near White Marsh
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 White Marsh.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Towson and South Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 16.78 mi (27.01 km).
#1 Towson
Suburb of Baltimore, Maryland, United States
| Population | 55,197 |
| Coordinates | 39.4015000, -76.6019100 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.26 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.85 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
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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