How far is Urbana, MD from South Bel Air, MD?

The driving distance from Urbana, MD to South Bel Air, MD is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.62 mi
01h 25m
Flight
55.97 mi
90.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.97 mi
Kilometers
90.08 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.62 mi
Kilometers
123.3 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bel Air
Fri, Nov 6, 2:42 PM EST
Return by in Urbana
Fri, Nov 6, 4:08 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Urbana
2026-11-06T13:16
Arrive South Bel Air
Fri, Nov 6, 2:42 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Urbana
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Catonsville
MD

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

From Urbana
38.2 mi
00h 42m
To South Bel Air
38.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 9:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Urbana and South Bel Air.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Urbana and South Bel Air.

  1. 1

    Start on Urbana Pike

    952 ft · 32 sec · Urbana Pike

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fingerboard Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Fingerboard Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Green Valley Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Green Valley Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Baldwin Road

    2292 ft · 49 sec · Baldwin Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Green Valley Road

    540 ft · 15 sec · Green Valley Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East

    2547 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    2879 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood

    1781 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 24 North: Bel Air

    825 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Ring Factory Road

    3105 ft · 2 min · West Ring Factory Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Emmorton Road

    3158 ft · 1 min · Emmorton Road

  25. 25

    Continue on South Main Street

    151 m · 18 sec · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East MacPhail Road

    1341 ft · 44 sec · East MacPhail Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Shamrock Road

    1811 ft · 1 min · South Shamrock Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Shamrock Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Urbana and South Bel Air.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
19.8 mi · 26%
I 95 North
12.2 mi · 16%
Baltimore
9.14 mi · 12%
Express Toll Lanes
8.33 mi · 11%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
7.34 mi · 10%
Baltimore Beltway
4.69 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Merge slight left

12.8 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
56 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Catonsville
00h 42m from Urbana
Leave By
3:38 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Urbana and Patchy Fog near South Bel Air.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Urbana to South Bel Air?

The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Catonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Urbana and 38.4 miles from South Bel Air.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 56 miles (90.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 3:38 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.68 one way or $21.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Urbana and Patchy Fog near South Bel Air.

Stop Ideas Near Catonsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Catonsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Catonsville.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

10 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

37 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

41 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Urbana and South Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 55.97 mi (90.08 km).

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#1 Urbana

Urbana is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.3259400, -77.3513700
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
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#2 South Bel Air

A census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

Population48,828
Coordinates39.5331600, -76.3374600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Urbana Pike (-77.351368, 39.325982)
End: South Shamrock Road (-76.337354, 39.533192)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
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.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.23 L · about $10.68
Round trip
$21.36
5.4 gal · 20.46 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.68 $21.36
Mid-grade $4.57 $12.34 $24.69
Premium $4.89 $13.21 $26.42
Diesel $6.30 $17.02 $34.03

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Urbana and South Bel Air. The current time is 13:16:55.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.