How far is Aberdeen, MD from Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Aberdeen, MD to Baltimore, MD is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.02 mi
00h 43m
Flight
28.32 mi
45.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.32 mi
Kilometers
45.57 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.02 mi
Kilometers
59.57 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baltimore
Sat, Apr 18, 4:20 AM EDT
Return by in Aberdeen
Sat, Apr 18, 5:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aberdeen
2026-04-18T03:36
Arrive Baltimore
Sat, Apr 18, 4:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Aberdeen
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Joppatowne
MD

Census designated place in Maryland, USA

From Aberdeen
15.8 mi
00h 21m
To Baltimore
21.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aberdeen and Baltimore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen and Baltimore.

  1. 1

    Start on West Bel Air Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Bel Air Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beards Hill Road

    1289 ft · 28 sec · Beards Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Aberdeen Thruway

    2389 ft · 42 sec · Aberdeen Thruway

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South: Baltimore

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    16.1 mi · 19 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    1.5 km · 1 min · Express Toll Lanes

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward Moravia Road

    2796 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravia Road

    105 m · 16 sec · Moravia Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto US 40 West: Pulaski Highway

    3239 ft · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Pulaski Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pulaski Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Pulaski Highway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Pulaski Highway

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    36 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Ellwood Avenue

    81 m · 13 sec · North Ellwood Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Fayette Street

    2.1 mi · 6 min · East Fayette Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aberdeen and Baltimore.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
16.1 mi · 43%
Express Toll Lanes
7.37 mi · 20%
East Fayette Street
2.12 mi · 6%
Pulaski Highway
1.78 mi · 5%
West Bel Air Avenue
1.36 mi · 4%
I 95 South
1.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

16.1 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Joppatowne
00h 21m from Aberdeen
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Aberdeen and Mostly Sunny near Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aberdeen to Baltimore?

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Joppatowne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Aberdeen and 21.2 miles from Baltimore.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aberdeen and Mostly Sunny near Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near Joppatowne

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Joppatowne, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Joppatowne.

RAIL

Aberdeen

17 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

42 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Kent Island, MD

56 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aberdeen and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 28.32 mi (45.57 km).

Aberdeen

#1 Aberdeen

City in Harford County, Maryland, United States

Population15,964
Coordinates39.5095600, -76.1641200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Baltimore

#2 Baltimore

The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area.

Population586,131
Coordinates39.2903800, -76.6121900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: West Bel Air Avenue (-76.164145, 39.509513)
End: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.94 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.71
2.62 gal · 9.88 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.35 $10.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.95 $6.49 $12.98
Diesel $5.98 $7.83 $15.67

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Aberdeen and Baltimore. The current time is 03:36:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.