How far is Baltimore, MD from Derwood, MD?

The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Derwood, MD is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.3 mi
00h 54m
Flight
31.73 mi
51.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.73 mi
Kilometers
51.06 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.3 mi
Kilometers
66.47 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derwood
Sat, Nov 7, 1:57 AM EST
Return by in Baltimore
Sat, Nov 7, 2:52 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baltimore
2026-11-07T01:03
Arrive Derwood
Sat, Nov 7, 1:57 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:40 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
West Laurel
MD

Census designated place

From Baltimore
20.6 mi
00h 27m
To Derwood
20.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 14 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Intercounty Connector

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Shady Grove Road, Metro Station

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Metro Access Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Metro Access Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Metro Access Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Metro Access Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Redland Road

    125 m · 15 sec · Redland Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Yellowstone Way

    106 m · 17 sec · Yellowstone Way

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Chieftain Avenue

    578 ft · 27 sec · Chieftain Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Derwood Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
21.2 mi · 51%
Intercounty Connector
15.4 mi · 37%
Metro Access Road
1.39 mi · 3%
MD 200 Toll West
0.92 mi · 2%
Cal Ripken Way
0.71 mi · 2%
Shady Grove Road
0.65 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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Laurel
00h 27m from Baltimore
Leave By
4:40 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Baltimore and Sunny near Derwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

West Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Baltimore and 20.7 miles from Derwood.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:40 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.77 one way or $11.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Baltimore and Sunny near Derwood.

Stop Ideas Near West Laurel

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 West Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park
City of Bowie
Meeting point 14 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
15901 Excalibur Rd, Bowie, MD 20716
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews City Hall,City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 8.6 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 West Laurel.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

17 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

20 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Rockville station

21 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore and Derwood. Straight-line distance: 31.73 mi (51.06 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
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#2 Derwood

Derwood is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1173300, -77.1610900
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
End: Derwood (-77.16109, 39.11733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.52 L · about $5.77
Round trip
$11.55
2.92 gal · 11.04 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.77 $11.55
Mid-grade $4.57 $6.68 $13.35
Premium $4.89 $7.14 $14.29
Diesel $6.30 $9.20 $18.40

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Baltimore and Derwood. The current time is 01:03:11.

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.