How far is Baltimore, MD from Arlington, MD?
The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Arlington, MD is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
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.
A census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baltimore and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore and Arlington.
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Start on East Fayette Street
15 m · 3 sec · East Fayette Street
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Turn slight right onto North Calvert Street
2212 ft · 1 min · North Calvert Street
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Turn right onto East Centre Street
814 ft · 32 sec · East Centre Street
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Turn left onto Fallsway
629 ft · 22 sec · Fallsway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 83 North
1823 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jones Falls Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Jones Falls Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cold Spring Lane West
1947 ft · 55 sec
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Turn straight onto West Cold Spring Lane
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Cold Spring Lane
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Turn right onto Park Heights Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Park Heights Avenue
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Turn left onto Hayward Avenue
1542 ft · 55 sec · Hayward Avenue
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Turn right onto Cordelia Avenue
765 ft · 29 sec · Cordelia Avenue
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Turn right onto Lewiston Avenue
582 ft · 20 sec · Lewiston Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cuthbert Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baltimore and Arlington.
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.
Jones Falls Expressway
Merge slight left onto Jones Falls Expressway
3.56 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Baltimore and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baltimore to Arlington?
The road trip is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Gwynn Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Baltimore and 3.9 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.10 one way or $2.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Baltimore and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Gwynn Oak
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 Gwynn Oak.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 5.53 mi (8.9 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 Arlington
Arlington is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.3485700, -76.6832400 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arlington (-76.68324, 39.34857)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 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 | $1.10 | $2.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.61 | $3.23 |
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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