How far is Baltimore, MD from Glenarden, MD?

The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Glenarden, MD is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
32.88 mi
00h 50m
Flight
28.31 mi
45.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.31 mi
Kilometers
45.56 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.88 mi
Kilometers
52.92 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glenarden
Sun, Apr 19, 8:16 AM EDT
Return by in Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 9:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baltimore
2026-04-19T07:26
Arrive Glenarden
Sun, Apr 19, 8:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Fort George G Mead Junction
MD

City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America

From Baltimore
16.5 mi
00h 25m
To Glenarden
16.5 mi
00h 25m

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
64°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Fayette Street

    1216 ft · 39 sec · East Fayette Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Fayette Street

    2068 ft · 1 min · West Fayette Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Greene Street

    1919 ft · 47 sec · North Greene Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    24.7 mi · 34 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base

    1447 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West: Washington, Train Station

    1044 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on New Carrollton Station

    2457 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Pennsy Drive

    1650 ft · 44 sec · Pennsy Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ardwick Ardmore Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Ardwick Ardmore Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto Brightseat Road

    2918 ft · 1 min · Brightseat Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto McLain Avenue

    611 ft · 21 sec · McLain Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McLain Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
24.7 mi · 75%
Capital Beltway
3.3 mi · 10%
Russell Street
1.02 mi · 3%
Ardwick Ardmore Road
0.96 mi · 3%
Brightseat Road
0.55 mi · 2%
New Carrollton Station
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort George G Mead Junction
00h 25m from Baltimore
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Baltimore and Showers And Thunderstorms near Glenarden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 16.5 miles from Baltimore and 16.5 miles from Glenarden.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.74 one way or $9.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Baltimore and Showers And Thunderstorms near Glenarden.

Stop Ideas Near Fort George G Mead Junction

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 Fort George G Mead Junction and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Riverdale Park Town Hall

Riverdale , MD
5008 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737
Rating 3.8/5 5 reviews City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 11.6 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 Fort George G Mead Junction.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

11 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

20 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

Rockville station

31 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore and Glenarden. Straight-line distance: 28.31 mi (45.56 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
Glenarden

#2 Glenarden

City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population6,151
Coordinates38.9292800, -76.8616400
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
End: Glenarden (-76.86164, 38.92928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.39 L · about $4.74
Round trip
$9.48
2.32 gal · 8.78 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.74 $9.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.33 $10.67
Premium $4.95 $5.75 $11.49
Diesel $5.98 $6.94 $13.87

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 Glenarden. The current time is 07:26:11.

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.