How far is Baltimore, MD from East Riverdale, MD?
The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to East Riverdale, MD is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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 46m.
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.
City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baltimore and East Riverdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore and East Riverdale.
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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
24 mi · 33 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 193: Greenbelt, NASA Goddard, U.S. Park Police
1205 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Southway
824 ft · 32 sec · Southway
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Turn right onto Greenbelt Road
1 mi · 2 min · Greenbelt Road
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Turn left
1165 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto Kenilworth Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Kenilworth Avenue
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Turn right onto Quesada Road
564 ft · 25 sec · Quesada Road
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Continue on 54th Avenue
156 m · 28 sec · 54th Avenue
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Turn left onto Quintana Street
18 m · 3 sec · Quintana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Quintana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baltimore and East Riverdale.
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.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Turn straight onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
24 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving Baltimore and Sunny near East Riverdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baltimore to East Riverdale?
The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Fort George G Mead Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Baltimore and 15.1 miles from East Riverdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Baltimore and Sunny near East Riverdale.
Stop Ideas Near Fort George G Mead Junction
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort George G Mead Junction.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Pennsylvania Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore and East Riverdale. Straight-line distance: 28.11 mi (45.24 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 East Riverdale
Area in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 15,509 |
| Coordinates | 38.9620600, -76.9219200 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Riverdale (-76.92192, 38.96206)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.40 | $12.80 |
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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