How far is Baltimore, MD from Ridgely, MD?

The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Ridgely, MD is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
62.3 mi
01h 31m
Flight
45.63 mi
73.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.63 mi
Kilometers
73.43 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.3 mi
Kilometers
100.26 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridgely
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 AM EDT
Return by in Baltimore
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baltimore
2026-04-23T00:03
Arrive Ridgely
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Cape Saint Claire
MD

Park in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America

From Baltimore
31.1 mi
00h 45m
To Ridgely
31.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

    3143 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Arundel Expressway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Arundel Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ritchie Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge

    919 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 27 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Shore Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Shore Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ridgely Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Ridgely Road

  19. 19

    Continue on 6th Street

    2836 ft · 1 min · 6th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    2304 ft · 48 sec · Central Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Bell Street

    6 m · 1 sec · East Bell Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Bell Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 31%
US 50 East
7.12 mi · 11%
Arundel Expressway
6.59 mi · 11%
Queen Anne Highway
6.24 mi · 10%
Governor Ritchie Highway
6.08 mi · 10%
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
4.14 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

19.1 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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
45.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cape Saint Claire
00h 45m from Baltimore
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Baltimore and Sunny near Ridgely.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Cape Saint Claire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Baltimore and 31.2 miles from Ridgely.

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

The direct path is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.99 one way or $17.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Baltimore and Sunny near Ridgely.

Stop Ideas Near Cape Saint Claire

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cape Saint Claire, 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 Cape Saint Claire.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

20 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

27 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

33 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

38 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore and Ridgely. Straight-line distance: 45.63 mi (73.43 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
Ridgely

#2 Ridgely

Town in Maryland, United States

Population1,655
Coordinates38.9478900, -75.8843800
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
End: Ridgely (-75.88438, 38.94789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.32 L · about $8.99
Round trip
$17.98
4.4 gal · 16.64 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.99 $17.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.12 $20.24
Premium $4.95 $10.90 $21.80
Diesel $5.98 $13.16 $26.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Baltimore and Ridgely. The current time is 00:03:28.

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.