How far is Baltimore, MD from Mellwood, MD?
The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Mellwood, MD is about 42 miles (67.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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 Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baltimore and Mellwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore and Mellwood.
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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
11.4 mi · 16 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 4 South/East: Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro
1806 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 223: Woodyard Road, Westphalia, Clinton
889 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Woodyard Road
894 ft · 24 sec · Woodyard Road
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Turn left onto Marlboro Pike
39 m · 5 sec · Marlboro Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marlboro Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baltimore and Mellwood.
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.
Sunny leaving Baltimore and Sunny near Mellwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baltimore to Mellwood?
The road trip is about 42 miles (67.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
South Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Baltimore and 21 miles from Mellwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Baltimore and Sunny near Mellwood.
Stop Ideas Near South Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
D C Government
City of Bowie
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Laurel.
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore and Mellwood. Straight-line distance: 35.06 mi (56.42 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 Mellwood
Mellwood is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8103900, -76.8241400 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mellwood (-76.82414, 38.81039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $3.94 | $5.84 | $11.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $7.22 | $14.45 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
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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