How far is Baltimore, MD from Dundalk, MD?
The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Dundalk, MD is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.6 miles (9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Halfway Point
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Village in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baltimore and Dundalk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore and Dundalk.
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Start on East Fayette Street
149 m · 23 sec · East Fayette Street
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Turn left onto Saint Paul Street
95 m · 11 sec · Saint Paul Street
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Continue on Light Street
2911 ft · 2 min · Light Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Light Street
116 m · 13 sec · Light Street
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Continue on Key Highway
1.5 mi · 4 min · Key Highway
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Continue on Key Highway
56 m · 5 sec · Key Highway
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Turn straight onto East McComas Street
142 m · 13 sec · East McComas Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 Toll North: New York
1671 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
2192 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Keith Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Keith Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Keith Avenue
1002 ft · 36 sec · Keith Avenue
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Turn straight onto Broening Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Broening Highway
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Turn left onto Belclare Road
149 m · 21 sec · Belclare Road
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Turn right onto Dundalk Avenue
575 ft · 20 sec · Dundalk Avenue
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Continue on Dundalk Avenue
87 m · 13 sec · Dundalk Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dundalk Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baltimore and Dundalk.
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.
I 95 Toll North
Merge slight left
1.78 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Baltimore and Sunny near Dundalk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baltimore to Dundalk?
The road trip is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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 3.9 miles from Baltimore and 3.9 miles from Dundalk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.6 miles (9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.10 one way or $2.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Baltimore and Sunny near Dundalk.
Stop Ideas Near Rosemont
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 Rosemont.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore and Dundalk. Straight-line distance: 5.62 mi (9.04 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 Dundalk
Census-designated place in Maryland, United States
| Population | 63,597 |
| Coordinates | 39.2506600, -76.5205200 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dundalk (-76.52052, 39.25066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.10 | $2.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.61 | $3.23 |
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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