How far is Baltimore, MD from Darnestown, MD?

The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Darnestown, MD is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
48.37 mi
01h 06m
Flight
38.56 mi
62.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.56 mi
Kilometers
62.06 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.37 mi
Kilometers
77.84 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Darnestown
Sun, Apr 19, 6:42 AM EDT
Return by in Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 7:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baltimore
2026-04-19T05:36
Arrive Darnestown
Sun, Apr 19, 6:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baltimore
9:30 PM EDT
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
Calverton
MD

Unincorporated area in Montgomery and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Baltimore
24.2 mi
00h 33m
To Darnestown
24.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Great Seneca Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Great Seneca Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Quince Orchard Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Quince Orchard Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Darnestown Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Darnestown Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    35 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    46 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
21.2 mi · 44%
Intercounty Connector
19 mi · 39%
Darnestown Road
2.46 mi · 5%
Great Seneca Highway
2.03 mi · 4%
Quince Orchard Road
1.16 mi · 2%
MD 200 Toll West
0.92 mi · 2%
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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calverton
00h 33m from Baltimore
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Baltimore and Rain Showers near Darnestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Calverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Baltimore and 24.2 miles from Darnestown.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.99 one way or $13.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Baltimore and Rain Showers near Darnestown.

Stop Ideas Near Calverton

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 Calverton and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 13.5 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 12.2 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 13.7 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 5.8 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 Calverton.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

13 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

18 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

19 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 Darnestown. Straight-line distance: 38.56 mi (62.06 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
Darnestown

#2 Darnestown

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population6,802
Coordinates39.1034400, -77.2908200
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Start: Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
End: Darnestown (-77.29082, 39.10344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.46 L · about $6.99
Round trip
$13.97
3.42 gal · 12.92 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.99 $13.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.86 $15.73
Premium $4.95 $8.47 $16.94
Diesel $5.98 $10.23 $20.45

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Baltimore and Darnestown. The current time is 05:36:31.

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.