How far is Baltimore, MD from Golden Beach, MD?

The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Golden Beach, MD is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.32 mi
01h 50m
Flight
55.44 mi
89.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.44 mi
Kilometers
89.22 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.32 mi
Kilometers
116.39 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Golden Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 2:57 AM EDT
Return by in Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 4:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baltimore
2026-04-19T01:06
Arrive Golden Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 2:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
Upper Marlboro
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Baltimore
36.2 mi
00h 55m
To Golden Beach
36.2 mi
00h 55m

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
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore and Golden Beach.

  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

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton

    18.2 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Crain Highway

    15.5 mi · 22 min · Crain Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward Lexington Park, Leonardtown

    1536 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Mattawoman Beantown Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Mattawoman Beantown Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Leonardtown Road

    10.7 mi · 15 min · Leonardtown Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Three Notch Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Three Notch Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Golden Beach Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Golden Beach Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Golden Beach Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Golden Beach Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Grant Road

    1236 ft · 56 sec · Grant Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Dockser Drive

    605 ft · 27 sec · Dockser Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dockser Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 32 West
18.2 mi · 25%
Crain Highway
15.5 mi · 21%
Leonardtown Road
10.7 mi · 15%
I 97 South
9.71 mi · 13%
Golden Beach Road
5.78 mi · 8%
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
4.14 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

MD 32 West

Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton

18.2 mi · 00h 27m

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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Upper Marlboro
00h 55m from Baltimore
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Baltimore and Rain Showers near Golden Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baltimore to Golden Beach?

The road trip is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Upper Marlboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Baltimore and 36.2 miles from Golden Beach.

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

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.42 one way or $20.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Baltimore and Rain Showers near Golden Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Upper Marlboro

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 Upper Marlboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 9.1 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Upper Marlboro.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

18 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

42 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore and Golden Beach. Straight-line distance: 55.44 mi (89.22 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
Golden Beach

#2 Golden Beach

Town of the United States

Population3,796
Coordinates38.4898500, -76.6821800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
End: Golden Beach (-76.68218, 38.48985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.66 L · about $10.42
Round trip
$20.84
5.1 gal · 19.32 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.42 $20.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.73 $23.45
Premium $4.95 $12.63 $25.27
Diesel $5.98 $15.25 $30.50

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 Golden Beach. The current time is 01:06:31.

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.