How far is Baltimore, MD from Brentwood, MD?
The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Brentwood, MD is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.7 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 EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baltimore and Brentwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore and Brentwood.
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Start on East Fayette Street
1216 ft · 39 sec · East Fayette Street
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Continue on West Fayette Street
2068 ft · 1 min · West Fayette Street
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Turn left onto North Greene Street
1919 ft · 47 sec · North Greene Street
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Continue on Russell Street
1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
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Turn straight onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
28.5 mi · 39 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 450: Annapolis, Bladensburg
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 450: Bladensburg
91 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Annapolis Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Annapolis Road
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Continue on Bladensburg Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Bladensburg Road
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Turn right onto 38th Avenue
1106 ft · 22 sec · 38th Avenue
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Continue on 38th Street
2598 ft · 1 min · 38th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 38th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baltimore and Brentwood.
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.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Turn straight onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
28.5 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Baltimore and Sunny near Brentwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baltimore to Brentwood?
The road trip is about 33.5 miles (53.9 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?
Fort George G Mead Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Baltimore and 16.8 miles from Brentwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.63 one way or $9.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Baltimore and Sunny near Brentwood.
Stop Ideas Near Fort George G Mead Junction
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 Fort George G Mead Junction.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Pennsylvania Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 30.27 mi (48.72 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 Brentwood
Brentwood is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9431700, -76.9566400 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brentwood (-76.95664, 38.94317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $3.92 | $4.63 | $9.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $5.75 | $11.49 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $7.41 | $14.82 |
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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