How far is Baltimore, MD from Brooklyn, MD?

The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Brooklyn, MD is about 5 miles (8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.7 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5 mi
00h 13m
Flight
4.18 mi
6.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.18 mi
Kilometers
6.73 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5 mi
Kilometers
8.05 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Wed, Apr 15, 7:04 AM EDT
Return by in Baltimore
Wed, Apr 15, 7:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baltimore
2026-04-15T06:51
Arrive Brooklyn
Wed, Apr 15, 7:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Baltimore
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Rosemont
MD

Village in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Baltimore
2.5 mi
00h 06m
To Brooklyn
2.5 mi
00h 06m

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
89°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 Brooklyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Fayette Street

    149 m · 23 sec · East Fayette Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Saint Paul Street

    95 m · 11 sec · Saint Paul Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Light Street

    2911 ft · 2 min · Light Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Light Street

    966 ft · 37 sec · Light Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Henrietta Street

    872 ft · 35 sec · East Henrietta Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Hanover Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South Hanover Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Potee Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Potee Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Potee Street

    2646 ft · 1 min · Potee Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Washburn Avenue

    132 m · 17 sec · West Washburn Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Hanover Street

    20 m · 8 sec · South Hanover Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Washburn Avenue

    2802 ft · 2 min · East Washburn Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Brooklyn Avenue

    1151 ft · 45 sec · Brooklyn Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Audrey Avenue

    44 m · 7 sec · Audrey Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
300 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Hanover Street
1.64 mi · 33%
Potee Street
1.44 mi · 29%
Light Street
0.73 mi · 15%
East Washburn Avenue
0.53 mi · 11%
Brooklyn Avenue
0.22 mi · 4%
East Henrietta Street
0.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Hanover Street

Turn left onto South Hanover Street

1.63 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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
4.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosemont
00h 06m from Baltimore
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Baltimore and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 5 miles (8 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 2.5 miles from Baltimore and 2.5 miles from Brooklyn.

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 8:02 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 Brooklyn.

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 Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 4.18 mi (6.73 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 Brooklyn

Brooklyn is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2303900, -76.6021900
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
End: Brooklyn (-76.60219, 39.23039)

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 Brooklyn. The current time is 06:51:00.

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.