How far is Baltimore, MD from Arbutus, MD?
The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Arbutus, MD is about 8 miles (12.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baltimore and Arbutus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore and Arbutus.
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Start on East Fayette Street
149 m · 23 sec · East Fayette Street
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Turn left onto Saint Paul Street
95 m · 11 sec · Saint Paul Street
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Continue on Light Street
1913 ft · 1 min · Light Street
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Turn right onto East Conway Street
1625 ft · 52 sec · East Conway Street
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Turn left onto Cal Ripken Way
1.1 km · 2 min · Cal Ripken Way
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Towson
3248 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
1.5 km · 1 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilkens Avenue
83 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 372 East: Wilkens Avenue
891 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Wilkens Avenue
1044 ft · 27 sec · Wilkens Avenue
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Turn right onto Courtney Road
2103 ft · 1 min · Courtney Road
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Turn right onto Westland Boulevard
1795 ft · 56 sec · Westland Boulevard
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Turn left onto Linden Avenue
85 m · 12 sec · Linden Avenue
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Turn right onto Shelbourne Road
23 m · 3 sec · Shelbourne Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shelbourne Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baltimore and Arbutus.
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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
2.93 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Cloudy leaving Baltimore and Cloudy near Arbutus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baltimore to Arbutus?
The road trip is about 8 miles (12.9 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Rosemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Baltimore and 4 miles from Arbutus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.14 one way or $2.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Baltimore and Cloudy near Arbutus.
Stop Ideas Near Rosemont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rosemont.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore and Arbutus. Straight-line distance: 5.31 mi (8.54 km).
#1 Baltimore
The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area.
| Population | 586,131 |
| Coordinates | 39.2903800, -76.6121900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arbutus
Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 20,483 |
| Coordinates | 39.2545500, -76.6999700 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shelbourne Road (-76.700117, 39.254645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.14 | $2.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.39 | $2.77 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.67 | $3.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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