Columbus, Ohio to South Bel Air: Road Trip Guide & Distance

355.1 miles 571.4 km · straight line
429.9 miles actual route 691.9 km · driving distance
8h 26min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
93° E bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from South Bel Air?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to South Bel Air is 355.1 miles (571.4 km) as the crow flies. South Bel Air is located E of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 429.9 miles, taking about 8h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and South Bel Air in Maryland.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Ohio and South Bel Air. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbus, Ohio to South Bel Air

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 26min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 7min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 1min $52–$150* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & South Bel Air

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
South Bel Air
39.53°N, 76.34°W
America/New_York
109m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 118 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM