How far is Baltimore, MD from Reisterstown, MD?
The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Reisterstown, MD is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baltimore and Reisterstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore and Reisterstown.
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Start on East Fayette Street
15 m · 3 sec · East Fayette Street
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Turn slight right onto North Calvert Street
2212 ft · 1 min · North Calvert Street
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Turn right onto East Centre Street
814 ft · 32 sec · East Centre Street
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Turn left onto Fallsway
629 ft · 22 sec · Fallsway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 83 North
1823 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jones Falls Expressway
8.7 mi · 13 min · Jones Falls Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Pikesville
1848 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
5 mi · 7 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 795: Owings Mills, Reisterstown
2012 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Northwest Expressway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Northwest Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward MD 30 North: Hanover
2107 ft · 35 sec
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Turn slight right onto Historic Reisterstown
83 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Westminster Pike
1547 ft · 27 sec · Westminster Pike
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Turn right
96 m · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
6 m · 9 sec
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Turn sharp left
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baltimore and Reisterstown.
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.
Jones Falls Expressway
Merge slight left onto Jones Falls Expressway
8.73 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Baltimore and Sunny near Reisterstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baltimore to Reisterstown?
The road trip is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Pikesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Baltimore and 12.3 miles from Reisterstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Baltimore and Sunny near Reisterstown.
Stop Ideas Near Pikesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pikesville.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore and Reisterstown. Straight-line distance: 17.07 mi (27.47 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 Reisterstown
Census designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 25,968 |
| Coordinates | 39.4697600, -76.8319000 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Reisterstown (-76.8319, 39.46976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.20 | $10.41 |
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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