Origin
South Bel Air, MD
Evening in South Bel Air on Wednesday
Local time
5:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Bel Air, MD to Arlington, MD
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
53m
Distance
30.9 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Bel Air, MD
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Arlington, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Bel Air, MD to Arlington, MD covers 30.9 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East MacPhail Road, South Main Street, Emmorton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
15.4 miles from South Bel Air, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 53m drive with frequent turns across 30.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East MacPhail Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from South Bel Air, MD to Arlington, MD is easy. At 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Bel Air, MD to Arlington, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East MacPhail Road | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Emmorton Road | — | — |
| West Ring Factory Road | — | — |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| John F | — | — |
| MD 43 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East MacPhail Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bel Air, MD and Arlington, MD.
1
Start on South Shamrock Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Shamrock Road
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto East MacPhail Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East MacPhail Road
3
Turn left onto South Main Street
495 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on Emmorton Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Emmorton Road
5
Turn right onto West Ring Factory Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ring Factory Road
6
Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Baltimore
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: Baltimore
8
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
9
Keep slight right to continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward MD 43: White Marsh, Middle River
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
MD 43: White Marsh, Middle River
11
Keep slight right to continue on MD 43 West: White Marsh
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MD 43 West: White Marsh
12
Merge slight left onto White Marsh Boulevard
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
White Marsh Boulevard
13
Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
14
Take the exit slight right toward MD 41 South: Perring Parkway
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
MD 41 South: Perring Parkway
15
Turn straight onto Perring Parkway
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Perring Parkway
16
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
17
Turn straight onto East Northern Parkway
6.3 mi
·
14 min
·
East Northern Parkway
18
Turn left onto Magnolia Avenue
449 ft
·
18 sec
·
Magnolia Avenue
19
Turn right onto West Rogers Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Rogers Avenue
20
Turn left onto Jonquil Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Jonquil Avenue
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewiston Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Lewiston Avenue
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 15.4 miles from South Bel Air, MD, or about 26m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 30.9 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.4 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving South Bel Air, MD.
Day 1
Settle into the route from South Bel Air, MD
This is one driving day of about 30.9 miles and 53m.
At 30.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.4 mi from South Bel Air, MD · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from South Bel Air, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arlington, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Arlington, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.12 one way
$10.25 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Arlington, MD
Evening in Arlington on Wednesday
Local time
5:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
36 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from South Bel Air, MD to Arlington, MD covers 30.9 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East MacPhail Road, South Main Street, Emmorton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.4 miles from South Bel Air, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.12 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from South Bel Air, MD to Arlington, MD is easy. At 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Bel Air, MD to Arlington, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from South Bel Air, MD to Arlington, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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