How far is Baltimore, MD from Baltimore Highlands, MD?

The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Baltimore Highlands, MD is about 5 miles (8.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.01 mi
00h 11m
Flight
4.16 mi
6.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.16 mi
Kilometers
6.7 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.01 mi
Kilometers
8.07 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baltimore Highlands
Wed, Apr 15, 8:49 AM EDT
Return by in Baltimore
Wed, Apr 15, 9:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baltimore
2026-04-15T08:38
Arrive Baltimore Highlands
Wed, Apr 15, 8:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:06 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
Rosemont
MD

Village in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Baltimore
2.5 mi
00h 05m
To Baltimore Highlands
2.5 mi
00h 05m

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
90°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 Baltimore Highlands.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 km · 1 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 648: Annapolis Road

    135 m · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Annapolis Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Annapolis Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Virginia Avenue

    1390 ft · 50 sec · Virginia Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    37 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
200 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Annapolis Road
1.67 mi · 33%
Russell Street
1.02 mi · 20%
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
0.96 mi · 19%
West Fayette Street
0.39 mi · 8%
North Greene Street
0.36 mi · 7%
Virginia Avenue
0.26 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Annapolis Road

Turn left onto Annapolis Road

1.67 mi · 00h 04m

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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
4.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosemont
00h 05m from Baltimore
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Baltimore and Mostly Sunny near Baltimore Highlands.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 5 miles (8.1 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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 2.5 miles from Baltimore and 2.5 miles from Baltimore Highlands.

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

The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.74 one way or $1.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rosemont

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rosemont, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

7 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

8 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

37 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

45 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore and Baltimore Highlands. Straight-line distance: 4.16 mi (6.7 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 Baltimore Highlands

Baltimore Highlands is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2331600, -76.6366300
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
End: Baltimore Highlands (-76.63663, 39.23316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.18 gal
0.67 L · about $0.74
Round trip
$1.47
0.36 gal · 1.34 L
Estimated CO2
1.6 kg one way
Round trip: 3.2 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.74 $1.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.83 $1.66
Premium $4.95 $0.89 $1.78
Diesel $5.98 $1.08 $2.15

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 Baltimore Highlands. The current time is 08:38:09.

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.