Origin
South Bel Air, MD
Morning in South Bel Air on Sunday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Bel Air, MD to Riverside, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Bel Air, MD
Da Khatri
Riverside, MD
Sjuan Dogjani
Trip Overview
South Bel Air, MD to Riverside, MD is 9.5 miles and takes about 19 minutes via South Fountain Green Road and Churchville Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Maryland's Northeast region, offering a straightforward local journey. It's a quick hop perfect for a brief excursion or to connect two nearby points without a significant time commitment. Consider this route if you're looking for efficiency and simplicity for a local trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Fountain Green Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Churchville Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Creswell Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Riverside Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Church Creek Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Giles Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Linwood Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fulford Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Fountain Green Road
— 3.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bel Air, MD and Riverside, MD.
1
Start on South Shamrock Road
192 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Shamrock Road
2
Turn left onto Linwood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Linwood Avenue
3
Turn right onto Giles Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Giles Street
4
Turn right onto MD 22
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Fulford Avenue
5
Continue on MD 22
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Churchville Road
6
Turn right onto MD 543
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
South Fountain Green Road
7
Continue on MD 543
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Creswell Road
8
Continue on MD 543
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Parkway
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto Church Creek Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Creek Road
10
Turn right onto Allison Court
290 ft
·
14 sec
·
Allison Court
11
Turn right onto Collier Lane
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Collier Lane
12
Continue on Collier Lane
102 ft
·
4 sec
·
Collier Lane
13
Arrive at destination
Collier Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Linwood Avenue
Turn left onto Linwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Giles Street
Turn right onto Giles Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MD 22 / Fulford Avenue
Turn right onto MD 22 / Fulford Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Church Creek Road
Turn right onto Church Creek Road
Navigation decision point
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Collier Lane
Turn right onto Collier Lane
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.57 one way
$3.15 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.72 | $3.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Riverside, MD
Morning in Riverside on Sunday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
1 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
19m 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?
This trip is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive profile, with only about 15% of the route on highways. You'll navigate primarily via South Fountain Green Road, Churchville Road, and Creswell Road. The longest stretch without a turn is 3.7 miles on South Fountain Green Road, offering a brief moment of consistent cruising. Expect a dynamic driving experience with frequent changes in direction as you traverse these local Maryland roads.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on South Fountain Green 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 Linwood Avenue.
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 19m drive. You will face about 8 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 (Linwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Giles Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (MD 22 / Fulford Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (15%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on South Fountain Green 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 (Linwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Giles Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (MD 22 / Fulford Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Riverside, 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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