How far is Baltimore, MD from Capitol Heights, MD?
The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Capitol Heights, MD is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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.
Census designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baltimore and Capitol Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore and Capitol Heights.
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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
30.1 mi · 42 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
2902 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
817 ft · 12 sec · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Eastern Avenue, Aquatic Gardens
585 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Kenilworth Avenue
127 m · 18 sec · Kenilworth Avenue
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Turn left onto Eastern Avenue Northeast
1.8 mi · 4 min · Eastern Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto 63rd Street Northeast
1015 ft · 17 sec · 63rd Street Northeast
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Continue on Southern Avenue Northeast
796 ft · 16 sec · Southern Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Southern Avenue Southeast
130 m · 16 sec · Southern Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Davey Street
87 m · 8 sec · Davey Street
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Turn right onto Chamber Avenue
1457 ft · 40 sec · Chamber Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chamber Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baltimore and Capitol Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Turn straight onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
30.1 mi · 00h 42m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baltimore to Capitol Heights?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Maryland City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Baltimore and 17.8 miles from Capitol Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Baltimore and Rain Showers near Capitol Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Maryland City
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 Maryland City.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore and Capitol Heights. Straight-line distance: 32.39 mi (52.13 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 Capitol Heights
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 4,514 |
| Coordinates | 38.8851100, -76.9158100 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: Capitol Heights (-76.91581, 38.88511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.48 | $14.95 |
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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