Origin
Charlestown, MD
Afternoon in Charlestown on Sunday
Local time
12:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charlestown, MD to South Bel Air, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charlestown, MD
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South Bel Air, MD
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Trip Overview
This short 22.5-mile drive from Charlestown to South Bel Air, Maryland, is designed for a single day, taking about 36 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily through local roads, with no highway driving involved, making for a straightforward journey. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $4, reflecting the short distance. This route is perfect for a quick trip within the Northeast region, offering a simple and accessible way to get from point A to point B without needing an overnight stay. Consider this your go-to for a quick local hop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Level Road | 7.7 mi | 12m |
| Churchville Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Pulaski Highway | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| West Old Philadelphia Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Superior Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Baltimore Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Giles Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Ohio Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Level Road
— 7.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlestown, MD and South Bel Air, MD.
1
Start on this road
258 ft
·
22 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Market Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Market Street
3
Continue on MD 267
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cecil Street
4
Turn right onto MD 267
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto MD 7
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Old Philadelphia Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 40
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Pulaski Highway
7
Turn right onto Erie Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Erie Street
8
At end of road, turn right onto MD 155
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Ohio Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto MD 155
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Superior Street
10
Continue on MD 155
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Level Road
11
Turn right onto MD 22
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Churchville Road
12
Turn left onto Giles Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Giles Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto Linwood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Linwood Avenue
14
Turn right onto South Shamrock Road
192 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Shamrock Road
15
Arrive at destination
South Shamrock Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Market Street
At end of road, turn right onto Market Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
MD 7 / West Old Philadelphia Road
At end of road, turn left onto MD 7 / West Old Philadelphia Road
Navigation decision point
6
7.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
MD 155 / Ohio Street
At end of road, turn right onto MD 155 / Ohio Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
MD 155 / Superior Street
At end of road, turn left onto MD 155 / Superior Street
Navigation decision point
5
22.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Linwood Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Linwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.75 one way
$7.49 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.10 | $8.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.38 | $8.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
South Bel Air, MD
Afternoon in South Bel Air on Sunday
Local time
12:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
2 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
39m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this trip. Since the highway share is 0%, you'll be on Market Street, Cecil Street, and Baltimore Street for the full 22.5 miles. The absence of long highway stretches means you'll be constantly interacting with local traffic and intersections, so keep your attention focused. This type of driving demands a steady pace and awareness of your surroundings, making the 36-minute duration feel engaging rather than monotonous.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on Level Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Market Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Market Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.2 miles (MD 7 / West Old Philadelphia Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (MD 155 / Ohio Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on Level Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Market Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.2 miles (MD 7 / West Old Philadelphia Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (MD 155 / Ohio Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Bel Air, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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