How far is Baltimore, MD from Hampstead, MD?

The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Hampstead, MD is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
28.79 mi
00h 49m
Flight
25.16 mi
40.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.16 mi
Kilometers
40.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.79 mi
Kilometers
46.33 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampstead
Sun, Apr 19, 7:01 AM EDT
Return by in Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 7:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baltimore
2026-04-19T06:11
Arrive Hampstead
Sun, Apr 19, 7:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Cockeysville
MD

Census designated place

From Baltimore
14.4 mi
00h 24m
To Hampstead
14.4 mi
00h 24m

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
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Fayette Street

    15 m · 3 sec · East Fayette Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto North Calvert Street

    2212 ft · 1 min · North Calvert Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Centre Street

    814 ft · 32 sec · East Centre Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Fallsway

    629 ft · 22 sec · Fallsway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 83 North

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jones Falls Expressway

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Jones Falls Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Falls Road

    10.3 mi · 19 min · Falls Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Black Rock Road

    7.3 mi · 12 min · Black Rock Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lower Beckleysville Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Lower Beckleysville Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Lower Beckleysville Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lower Beckleysville Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    886 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Shiloh Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · Shiloh Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shiloh Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Falls Road
10.3 mi · 36%
Jones Falls Expressway
9.26 mi · 32%
Black Rock Road
7.29 mi · 25%
Lower Beckleysville Road
0.7 mi · 2%
North Calvert Street
0.42 mi · 1%
I 83 North
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Falls Road

Continue on Falls Road

10.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cockeysville
00h 24m from Baltimore
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Baltimore and Rain Showers near Hampstead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Cockeysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Baltimore and 14.4 miles from Hampstead.

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

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cockeysville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cockeysville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cockeysville.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

33 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Aberdeen

41 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

62 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore and Hampstead. Straight-line distance: 25.16 mi (40.49 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
Hampstead

#2 Hampstead

Town in Carroll County in the U.

Population6,426
Coordinates39.6048300, -76.8499800
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
End: Hampstead (-76.84998, 39.60483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.85 L · about $4.17
Round trip
$8.34
2.04 gal · 7.7 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.17 $8.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.69 $9.38
Premium $4.95 $5.05 $10.11
Diesel $5.98 $6.10 $12.20

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 Hampstead. The current time is 06:11:39.

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.