Hershey to South Bel Air: Road Trip Guide & Distance

54.6 miles 87.9 km · straight line
71 miles estimated 114.3 km · driving distance
1h 26min estimated drive time
$7 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
162° SSE bearing direction

How far is Hershey from South Bel Air?

The distance from Hershey to South Bel Air is 54.6 miles (87.9 km) as the crow flies. South Bel Air is located SSE of Hershey. By car, the driving distance is approximately 71 miles, taking about 1h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Hershey in Pennsylvania and South Bel Air in Maryland.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hershey and South Bel Air. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Hershey to South Bel Air

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 26min $7 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 43min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Hershey & South Bel Air

Quick Facts

Hershey
40.29°N, 76.65°W
America/New_York
128m 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 18 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 455.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients