How far is Baltimore, MD from Forestville, MD?
The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Forestville, MD is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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 56m.
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.
Census designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baltimore and Forestville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore and Forestville.
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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
24.7 mi · 34 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base
1447 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
11.1 mi · 15 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 4 North/West: Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington
1976 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
160 m · 8 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Marlboro Pike
831 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Forestville Road
826 ft · 26 sec · Forestville Road
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Turn left onto Marlboro Pike
108 m · 12 sec · Marlboro Pike
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Turn left onto Pumphrey Drive
23 m · 9 sec · Pumphrey Drive
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Turn left
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baltimore and Forestville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Turn straight onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
24.7 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Baltimore and Partly Sunny near Forestville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baltimore to Forestville?
The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Maryland City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Baltimore and 19.4 miles from Forestville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Baltimore and Partly Sunny near Forestville.
Stop Ideas Near Maryland City
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 Maryland City.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore and Forestville. Straight-line distance: 33.84 mi (54.46 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 Forestville
Place in Maryland, USA
| Population | 2,929 |
| Coordinates | 38.8451100, -76.8749700 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forestville (-76.87497, 38.84511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.79 | $13.57 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.19 | $16.39 |
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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