How far is Baltimore, MD from Summerfield, MD?

The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Summerfield, MD is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
34.14 mi
00h 51m
Flight
29.99 mi
48.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.99 mi
Kilometers
48.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.14 mi
Kilometers
54.94 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerfield
Thu, Oct 15, 9:33 PM EDT
Return by in Baltimore
Thu, Oct 15, 10:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baltimore
2026-10-15T20:41
Arrive Summerfield
Thu, Oct 15, 9:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Fort George G Mead Junction
MD

City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America

From Baltimore
17.1 mi
00h 25m
To Summerfield
17.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.7 mi · 34 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base

    1447 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    5 mi · 7 min · Capital Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1646 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 202 North: Bladensburg

    1564 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Landover Road

    1452 ft · 27 sec · Landover Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Brightseat Road

    1409 ft · 41 sec · Brightseat Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Sean Taylor Road

    2196 ft · 45 sec · Sean Taylor Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ring Road

    1167 ft · 23 sec · Hill Oaks Road

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Hill Oaks Road

    1014 ft · 30 sec · Hill Oaks Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    658 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
24.7 mi · 72%
Capital Beltway
5.35 mi · 16%
Russell Street
1.02 mi · 3%
Sean Taylor Road
0.42 mi · 1%
West Fayette Street
0.39 mi · 1%
North Greene Street
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort George G Mead Junction
00h 25m from Baltimore
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Baltimore and Chance Rain Showers near Summerfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Fort George G Mead Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Baltimore and 17.1 miles from Summerfield.

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

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Baltimore and Chance Rain Showers near Summerfield.

Stop Ideas Near Fort George G Mead Junction

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort George G Mead Junction, 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 Fort George G Mead Junction.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

11 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

20 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

Rockville station

31 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore and Summerfield. Straight-line distance: 29.99 mi (48.26 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 Summerfield

Summerfield, Maryland, is a census-designated place situated in Prince George's County.

Population0
Coordinates38.9045400, -76.8683000
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
End: Summerfield (-76.8683, 38.90454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.56 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.4 gal · 9.12 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.84 $5.81 $11.62
Premium $5.15 $6.18 $12.35
Diesel $6.36 $7.63 $15.27

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Baltimore and Summerfield. The current time is 20:41:58.

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.