How far is Aspen Hill, MD from City of Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Aspen Hill, MD to City of Baltimore, MD is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.04 mi
00h 49m
Flight
28.66 mi
46.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.66 mi
Kilometers
46.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.04 mi
Kilometers
56.39 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Baltimore
Fri, May 1, 5:14 PM EDT
Return by in Aspen Hill
Fri, May 1, 6:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aspen Hill
2026-05-01T16:25
Arrive City of Baltimore
Fri, May 1, 5:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aspen Hill
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
North Laurel
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Aspen Hill
17.5 mi
00h 24m
To City of Baltimore
17.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
67°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aspen Hill and City of Baltimore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aspen Hill and City of Baltimore.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    1944 ft · 59 sec · Georgia Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Connecticut Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Connecticut Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bel Pre Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Bel Pre Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Layhill Road

    3041 ft · 1 min · Layhill Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 200 Toll East

    1338 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    8 mi · 10 min · Intercounty Connector

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

    2257 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive

    2986 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville

    2970 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    17.9 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Russell Street North

    1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Paca Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    86 m · 26 sec

  19. 19

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

    65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aspen Hill and City of 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 198 West
19.2 mi · 55%
Intercounty Connector
8 mi · 23%
MD 198
1.51 mi · 4%
Bel Pre Road
1.39 mi · 4%
Russell Street
1.03 mi · 3%
Connecticut Avenue
0.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MD 198 West

Merge slight left

17.9 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 24m from Aspen Hill
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Aspen Hill and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near City of Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aspen Hill to City of Baltimore?

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Aspen Hill and 17.5 miles from City of Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Aspen Hill and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near City of Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near North Laurel

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 North Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Riverdale Park Town Hall

Riverdale , MD
5008 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737
Rating 3.8/5 5 reviews City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aspen Hill and City of Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 28.66 mi (46.12 km).

Aspen Hill

#1 Aspen Hill

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population48,759
Coordinates39.0795500, -77.0730300
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
City of Baltimore

#2 City of Baltimore

Independent city in Maryland, United States

Population621,849
Coordinates39.2903800, -76.6121900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Aspen Hill (-77.07303, 39.07955)
End: City of Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.68 L · about $5.07
Round trip
$10.13
2.48 gal · 9.36 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.07 $10.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.70 $11.41
Premium $4.95 $6.14 $12.29
Diesel $5.98 $7.42 $14.83

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Aspen Hill and City of Baltimore. The current time is 16:25:25.

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.