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

The driving distance from Westphalia, MD to South Bel Air, MD is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.33 mi
01h 19m
Flight
53.87 mi
86.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.87 mi
Kilometers
86.69 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.33 mi
Kilometers
105.14 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bel Air
Sun, Nov 8, 1:55 PM EST
Return by in Westphalia
Sun, Nov 8, 3:14 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westphalia
2026-11-08T12:36
Arrive South Bel Air
Sun, Nov 8, 1:55 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westphalia
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
Pumphrey
MD

Census designated place

From Westphalia
32.7 mi
00h 39m
To South Bel Air
32.6 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 11:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
62°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 11:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Altair Lane

    854 ft · 42 sec · Altair Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Polaris Drive

    679 ft · 35 sec · Polaris Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Orion Lane

    952 ft · 42 sec · Orion Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ritchie Marlboro Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Marlboro Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ritchie Marlboro Road

    1751 ft · 41 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North

    2476 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    8.3 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    1285 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

    1100 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    21.3 mi · 29 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  13. 13

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  14. 14

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  15. 15

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  16. 16

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.5 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 Westphalia and South Bel Air.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
21.3 mi · 33%
Express Toll Lanes
8.6 mi · 13%
Capital Beltway
8.33 mi · 13%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
7.34 mi · 11%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
7.03 mi · 11%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
4.33 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

21.3 mi · 00h 29m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
53.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pumphrey
00h 39m from Westphalia
Leave By
3:52 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Westphalia and Sunny near South Bel Air.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Pumphrey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Westphalia and 32.6 miles from South Bel Air.

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

The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:52 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.08 one way or $18.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westphalia and Sunny near South Bel Air.

Stop Ideas Near Pumphrey

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pumphrey, 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 Pumphrey.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

6 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

35 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

44 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westphalia and South Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 53.87 mi (86.69 km).

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#1 Westphalia

Westphalia is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8453900, -76.8110800
Altitude52
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: (-76.81114, 38.845516)
End: South Shamrock Road (-76.337354, 39.533192)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.73 L · about $9.08
Round trip
$18.15
4.62 gal · 17.46 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.93 $9.08 $18.15
Mid-grade $4.55 $10.52 $21.03
Premium $4.87 $11.25 $22.49
Diesel $6.28 $14.52 $29.03

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Westphalia and South Bel Air. The current time is 12:36:41.

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.