How far is Arnold, MD from Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Arnold, MD to Baltimore, MD is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
24.39 mi
00h 35m
Flight
18.78 mi
30.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.78 mi
Kilometers
30.23 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.39 mi
Kilometers
39.25 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baltimore
Wed, Apr 15, 11:00 AM EDT
Return by in Arnold
Wed, Apr 15, 11:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arnold
2026-04-15T10:24
Arrive Baltimore
Wed, Apr 15, 11:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Arnold
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Somerset
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Arnold
11.9 mi
00h 17m
To Baltimore
12.5 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Road

    527 ft · 15 sec · Church Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

    609 ft · 29 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Governor Ritchie Highway

    6.9 mi · 11 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore

    729 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore

    2268 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore

    1769 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    4 mi · 6 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Paca Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    86 m · 26 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

    65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arnold 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Ritchie Highway
6.9 mi · 28%
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
3.98 mi · 16%
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
3.79 mi · 16%
I 97 North
3.16 mi · 13%
Arundel Expressway
1.15 mi · 5%
Baltimore Beltway
1.11 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Governor Ritchie Highway

At the end of the road, turn right onto Governor Ritchie Highway

6.9 mi · 00h 11m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerset
00h 17m from Arnold
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arnold and Sunny near Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Arnold and 12.5 miles from Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Somerset

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Somerset and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

7 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

30 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

39 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arnold and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 18.78 mi (30.23 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Arnold

Arnold is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0320600, -76.5027400
Altitude39
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: Church Road (-76.502694, 39.032034)
End: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.26 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.03
1.72 gal · 6.52 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.51 $7.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.96 $7.91
Premium $4.95 $4.26 $8.52
Diesel $5.98 $5.14 $10.29

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Arnold and Baltimore. The current time is 10:24:43.

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.