How far is White Oak, MD from South Bel Air, MD?

The driving distance from White Oak, MD to South Bel Air, MD is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.56 mi
01h 06m
Flight
48.9 mi
78.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.9 mi
Kilometers
78.69 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.56 mi
Kilometers
92.64 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bel Air
Thu, Oct 15, 3:02 PM EDT
Return by in White Oak
Thu, Oct 15, 4:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Oak
2026-10-15T13:56
Arrive South Bel Air
Thu, Oct 15, 3:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in White Oak
9:30 PM EDT
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
Rosemont
MD

Village in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From White Oak
28.9 mi
00h 33m
To South Bel Air
28.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    42 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    118 m · 34 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lockwood Drive

    149 m · 15 sec · Lockwood Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue

    611 ft · 16 sec · New Hampshire Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 North: Columbia

    1539 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Columbia Pike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll

    1053 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 200 Toll East

    1973 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Intercounty Connector

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

    2257 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive

    2986 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville

    2970 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

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

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  17. 17

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  18. 18

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  19. 19

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  20. 20

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

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

  24. 24

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

    1781 ft · 38 sec

  25. 25

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

    825 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Ring Factory Road

    3105 ft · 2 min · West Ring Factory Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Emmorton Road

    3158 ft · 1 min · Emmorton Road

  29. 29

    Continue on South Main Street

    151 m · 18 sec · South Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East MacPhail Road

    1341 ft · 44 sec · East MacPhail Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto South Shamrock Road

    1811 ft · 1 min · South Shamrock Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Shamrock Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between White Oak 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
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 198 West
13 mi · 23%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
8.76 mi · 15%
Express Toll Lanes
8.6 mi · 15%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
7.34 mi · 13%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
4.33 mi · 8%
I 895 North
2.85 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

MD 198 West

Merge slight left

11.7 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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
48.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosemont
00h 33m from White Oak
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving White Oak and Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely near South Bel Air.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Rosemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from White Oak and 28.7 miles from South Bel Air.

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

The direct path is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 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 $8.61 one way or $17.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around White Oak and Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely near South Bel Air.

Stop Ideas Near Rosemont

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

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

7 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

8 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

37 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

45 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White Oak and South Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 48.9 mi (78.69 km).

White Oak

#1 White Oak

Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population19,020
Coordinates39.0398300, -76.9930300
Altitude113
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: (-76.993118, 39.039818)
End: South Shamrock Road (-76.337354, 39.533192)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.69 L · about $8.61
Round trip
$17.21
4.06 gal · 15.38 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $8.61 $17.21
Mid-grade $4.84 $9.83 $19.66
Premium $5.15 $10.45 $20.89
Diesel $6.36 $12.91 $25.83

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between White Oak and South Bel Air. The current time is 13:56:03.

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.