Road Trips from South Bel Air, MD
South Bel Air is a good starting point for a variety of day trips. You've got options that are just over an hour away, featuring mixed highway and surface roads, plus a number of nearby parks. For longer drives, there are destinations around two to three hours out, with one stretching over 130 miles. The terrain across these routes is mostly flat or gently rolling, making for straightforward travel.
Total Routes
22
Shortest
1.1h
With Parks Nearby
21
Under 2 hours
20 total in this range
Beltsville, MD
1h 13m55.6 mi one way
This is your quickest option at 1.2 hours, covering 55.6 miles. It offers a mixed highway and surface road profile with a high drive score of 9. You'll find Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park nearby, and the terrain is mostly flat, making it an easy day trip.
Boonsboro, MD
1h 59m92.7 mi one way
Go west for this 2-hour drive covering 92.7 miles. The route has a drive score of 9 and features mostly flat terrain. You'll have access to three significant parks: Monocacy National Battlefield, Antietam National Battlefield, and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.
Four Corners, MD
1h 18m58.9 mi one way
This trip takes 1.3 hours and travels 58.9 miles. Similar to the Beltsville option, it uses mixed highway and surface roads with a drive score of 9. It also provides access to Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, with mostly flat terrain.
Bartonsville, MD
1h 34m74.4 mi one way
This 1.6-hour drive covers 74.4 miles and maintains a drive score of 9. The route features mixed highway and surface roads and mostly flat terrain. It offers proximity to Monocacy National Battlefield, Antietam National Battlefield, and the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.
Landover Hills, MD
1h 24m58.9 mi one way
A straightforward 1.4-hour drive covering 58.9 miles, this route uses mixed highway and surface roads with a drive score of 9. Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park is accessible, and the terrain remains mostly flat, similar to other shorter options.
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Hancock, MD
2h 34m128.7 mi one way
This longer trip is 2.6 hours and 128.7 miles, primarily on highways with a drive score of 9. The terrain is gently rolling. You'll pass by Monocacy National Battlefield, Antietam National Battlefield, and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.
Delmar, MD
2h 51m132.6 mi one way
At 2.9 hours and 132.6 miles, this is the longest option. It predominantly uses surface roads with a drive score of 8. The terrain is mostly flat, but unlike many other destinations, there are no specific parks listed as nearby.
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Beltsville, MD
1h 13m55.6 mi one way
Boonsboro, MD
1h 59m92.7 mi one way
Four Corners, MD
1h 18m58.9 mi one way
Bartonsville, MD
1h 34m74.4 mi one way
Beltsville, MD
1h 13m55.6 mi one way
Boonsboro, MD
1h 59m92.7 mi one way
Four Corners, MD
1h 18m58.9 mi one way
Damascus, MD
1h 31m68.5 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With mostly flat terrain and access to parks like Monocacy National Battlefield, spring offers pleasant drives and outdoor exploration.
Summer
The mostly flat terrain and proximity to historical parks make summer ideal for day trips focusing on outdoor activities.
Fall
Enjoy drives through gently rolling terrain with access to numerous historical battlefields and national parks in the fall.
Winter
The straightforward, mostly flat terrain makes winter travel feasible for shorter drives, though park access may be limited.
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