How far is Baltimore, MD from Arnold, MD?

The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Arnold, MD is about 24.2 miles (39 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
24.21 mi
00h 36m
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
24.21 mi
Kilometers
38.97 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arnold
Wed, Apr 15, 9:13 AM EDT
Return by in Baltimore
Wed, Apr 15, 9:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baltimore
2026-04-15T08:36
Arrive Arnold
Wed, Apr 15, 9:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Baltimore
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
Glen Burnie
MD

Census designated place in Maryland

From Baltimore
12.1 mi
00h 18m
To Arnold
12.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Fayette Street

    1216 ft · 39 sec · East Fayette Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Fayette Street

    2068 ft · 1 min · West Fayette Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Greene Street

    1919 ft · 47 sec · North Greene Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

    3143 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Arundel Expressway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Arundel Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ritchie Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Arnold Road

    122 m · 24 sec · Arnold Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

    60 m · 9 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Church Road

    738 ft · 21 sec · Church Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Road

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arundel Expressway
6.59 mi · 27%
Governor Ritchie Highway
4.79 mi · 20%
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
4.14 mi · 17%
Baltimore Beltway
3.26 mi · 13%
Ritchie Highway
2.36 mi · 10%
Russell Street
1.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Arundel Expressway

Continue on Arundel Expressway

5.86 mi · 00h 08m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Burnie
00h 18m from Baltimore
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Baltimore and Mostly Sunny near Arnold.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.2 miles (39 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Glen Burnie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Baltimore and 12.1 miles from Arnold.

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 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Glen Burnie

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 Glen Burnie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.4 mi away

Relay Town Hall

Halethorpe , MD
1710 Arlington Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glen Burnie.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

7 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

16 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

31 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

40 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

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

Baltimore

#1 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
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#2 Arnold

Arnold is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0320600, -76.5027400
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
End: Arnold (-76.50274, 39.03206)

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
0.85 gal
3.23 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.95
1.7 gal · 6.46 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.47 $6.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.91 $7.82
Premium $4.95 $4.21 $8.42
Diesel $5.98 $5.08 $10.17

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 Baltimore and Arnold. The current time is 08:36:14.

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.