How far is Baltimore, MD from Rock Hall, MD?

The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Rock Hall, MD is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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
81.82 mi
02h 04m
Flight
22.77 mi
36.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.77 mi
Kilometers
36.64 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.82 mi
Kilometers
131.67 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Hall
Thu, Apr 23, 9:44 AM EDT
Return by in Baltimore
Thu, Apr 23, 11:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baltimore
2026-04-23T07:39
Arrive Rock Hall
Thu, Apr 23, 9:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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
Grasonville
MD

Census designated place

From Baltimore
40.9 mi
01h 02m
To Rock Hall
40.9 mi
01h 02m

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
Rock Hall Weather
MD
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Thursday
Using Chestertown as the closest live forecast in the Kent County weather hub.

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore and Rock Hall.

  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 left to continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 213 North

    1814 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Centreville Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Centreville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Commerce Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Commerce Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Church Hill Road

    14.9 mi · 22 min · Church Hill Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Chestertown Church Hill Road

    773 ft · 13 sec · Chestertown Church Hill Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1196 ft · 28 sec · Maple Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Cross Street

    727 ft · 24 sec · North Cross Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto High Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · High Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward High Street

    44 m · 3 sec · High Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto High Street

    2216 ft · 44 sec · High Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Chestertown Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Chestertown Road

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Chestertown Road

    110 m · 7 sec · Chestertown Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Rock Hall Road

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Rock Hall Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Rock Hall Avenue

    2306 ft · 1 min · Rock Hall Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Main Street

    37 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
24.8 mi · 30%
Church Hill Road
14.9 mi · 18%
Rock Hall Road
6.76 mi · 8%
Arundel Expressway
6.59 mi · 8%
Governor Ritchie Highway
6.08 mi · 7%
Chestertown Road
4.51 mi · 6%
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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.1 mi
22.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grasonville
01h 02m from Baltimore
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Baltimore and Sunny near Rock Hall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baltimore to Rock Hall?

The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Grasonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Baltimore and 40.9 miles from Rock Hall.

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

The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.1 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.81 one way or $23.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grasonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grasonville, 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 Grasonville.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

3 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

21 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

46 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

49 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore and Rock Hall. Straight-line distance: 22.77 mi (36.64 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
Rock Hall

#2 Rock Hall

Town of the United States

Population1,303
Coordinates39.1381700, -76.2349500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
End: Rock Hall (-76.23495, 39.13817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.93 L · about $11.81
Round trip
$23.62
5.78 gal · 21.86 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.81 $23.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.29 $26.58
Premium $4.95 $14.32 $28.63
Diesel $5.98 $17.28 $34.56

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 Rock Hall. The current time is 07:39:59.

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.