How far is Baltimore, MD from Somerset, MD?

The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Somerset, MD is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.38 mi
00h 57m
Flight
34.28 mi
55.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.28 mi
Kilometers
55.17 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.38 mi
Kilometers
63.38 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Tue, Nov 10, 5:00 AM EST
Return by in Baltimore
Tue, Nov 10, 5:58 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baltimore
2026-11-10T04:03
Arrive Somerset
Tue, Nov 10, 5:00 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baltimore
9:30 PM EST
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
North Laurel
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Baltimore
19.6 mi
00h 28m
To Somerset
19.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Fayette Street

    149 m · 23 sec · East Fayette Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Saint Paul Street

    95 m · 11 sec · Saint Paul Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Light Street

    1913 ft · 1 min · Light Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Conway Street

    1625 ft · 52 sec · East Conway Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cal Ripken Way

    1.1 km · 2 min · Cal Ripken Way

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, College Park

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Capital Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 185: Kensington, Chevy Chase

    2221 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 185 South: Connecticut Avenue South, Chevy Chase

    75 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Connecticut Avenue

    2403 ft · 51 sec · Connecticut Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Jones Bridge Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Jones Bridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Rockville Pike

    676 ft · 26 sec · Rockville Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Wisconsin Avenue

    2 mi · 5 min · Wisconsin Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Dorset Avenue

    2116 ft · 2 min · Dorset Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Surrey Street

    712 ft · 37 sec · Surrey Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Falstone Avenue

    34 m · 5 sec · Falstone Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Falstone Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
25.3 mi · 64%
Capital Beltway
6.4 mi · 16%
Wisconsin Avenue
1.98 mi · 5%
I 495 West
1.44 mi · 4%
Jones Bridge Road
1.12 mi · 3%
Cal Ripken Way
0.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

24.6 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
34.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 28m from Baltimore
Leave By
4:34 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Baltimore and Sunny near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Baltimore and 19.7 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Baltimore and Sunny near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near North Laurel

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

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 34.28 mi (55.17 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
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#2 Somerset

Somerset is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9659400, -77.0960900
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
End: Somerset (-77.09609, 38.96594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.26 L · about $5.45
Round trip
$10.91
2.78 gal · 10.52 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $5.45 $10.91
Mid-grade $4.55 $6.32 $12.65
Premium $4.87 $6.77 $13.54
Diesel $6.28 $8.73 $17.45

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Baltimore and Somerset. The current time is 04:03:07.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.