How far is Baltimore, MD from Clarksburg, MD?

The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Clarksburg, MD is about 51 miles (82.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
51 mi
01h 07m
Flight
35.87 mi
57.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.87 mi
Kilometers
57.73 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51 mi
Kilometers
82.08 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksburg
Sun, Nov 8, 6:57 AM EST
Return by in Baltimore
Sun, Nov 8, 8:04 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baltimore
2026-11-08T05:50
Arrive Clarksburg
Sun, Nov 8, 6:57 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baltimore
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Fairland
MD

Town in Oklahoma, United States

From Baltimore
25.5 mi
00h 33m
To Clarksburg
25.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 12:00 AM EST
Wind
13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1913 ft · 1 min · Light Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Conway Street

    1625 ft · 52 sec · East Conway Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cal Ripken Way

    1.1 km · 2 min · Cal Ripken Way

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    20.4 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Intercounty Connector

  10. 10

    Continue on Intercounty Connector

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Intercounty Connector

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 North: Frederick

    2317 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 121: Boyds, Clarksburg

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 121 North: Clarksburg, Little Bennett Regional Park

    800 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Clarksburg Road

    149 m · 10 sec · Clarksburg Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Stringtown Road

    1491 ft · 46 sec · Stringtown Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Frederick Road

    641 ft · 20 sec · Frederick Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frederick Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
21.2 mi · 42%
Intercounty Connector
17.4 mi · 34%
I 270 North
9.05 mi · 18%
MD 200 Toll West
0.92 mi · 2%
Cal Ripken Way
0.71 mi · 1%
Light Street
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

20.4 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairland
00h 33m from Baltimore
Leave By
4:16 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Baltimore and Mostly Clear near Clarksburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51 miles (82.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Fairland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Baltimore and 25.5 miles from Clarksburg.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fairland

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 Fairland and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.9 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
The John Wilson Building
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

The John Wilson Building

Washington , DC
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rating 4.6/5 21 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 5.9 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Rockville station

16 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

16 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

20 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

26 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore and Clarksburg. Straight-line distance: 35.87 mi (57.73 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 Clarksburg

Clarksburg is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2387200, -77.2794300
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
End: Clarksburg (-77.27943, 39.23872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.81 L · about $7.10
Round trip
$14.19
3.6 gal · 13.62 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $7.10 $14.19
Mid-grade $4.56 $8.21 $16.42
Premium $4.88 $8.79 $17.57
Diesel $6.29 $11.33 $22.66

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Baltimore and Clarksburg. The current time is 05:50:25.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.