How far is Baltimore, MD from Herald Harbor, MD?
The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Herald Harbor, MD is about 24 miles (38.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Town in Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baltimore and Herald Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore and Herald Harbor.
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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
4.1 mi · 6 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie
1158 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Bay Bridge
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 178: Crownsville
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Generals Highway
1381 ft · 31 sec · Generals Highway
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Turn left onto Herald Harbor Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Herald Harbor Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Herald Harbor Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Herald Harbor Road
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Continue on Hall Road
137 m · 20 sec · Hall Road
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Turn sharp left onto Buttonwood Trail
1152 ft · 51 sec · Buttonwood Trail
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Continue on Kyle Road
605 ft · 27 sec · Kyle Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Kyle Road
1591 ft · 1 min · Kyle Road
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Turn left onto Hazel Trail
8 m · 1 sec · Hazel Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hazel Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baltimore and Herald Harbor.
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.
I 97 South
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8.87 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving Baltimore and Showers And Thunderstorms near Herald Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baltimore to Herald Harbor?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Baltimore and 12 miles from Herald Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Baltimore and Showers And Thunderstorms near Herald Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near Somerset
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Somerset.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore and Herald Harbor. Straight-line distance: 16.52 mi (26.58 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 Herald Harbor
Census designated place
| Population | 2,603 |
| Coordinates | 39.0537200, -76.5691300 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Herald Harbor (-76.56913, 39.05372)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
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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