How far is Baltimore, MD from Taneytown, MD?
The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Taneytown, MD is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baltimore and Taneytown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore and Taneytown.
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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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Continue on Northwest Expressway
1.2 km · 56 sec · Northwest Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Westminster Pike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Westminster Pike
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Continue on Baltimore Boulevard
10 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Boulevard
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Continue on College View Boulevard
1.1 km · 55 sec · College View Boulevard
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Continue on Taneytown Pike
9.3 mi · 13 min · Taneytown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Taneytown Pike
22 m · 2 sec · Taneytown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Taneytown Pike
72 m · 7 sec · Taneytown Pike
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Continue on East Baltimore Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Baltimore Street
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Turn left onto Reindollar Street
9 m · 1 sec · Reindollar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Reindollar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baltimore and Taneytown.
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.
Baltimore Boulevard
Continue on Baltimore Boulevard
10 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Baltimore and Sunny near Taneytown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baltimore to Taneytown?
The road trip is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Reisterstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from Baltimore and 23.8 miles from Taneytown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Baltimore and Sunny near Taneytown.
Stop Ideas Near Reisterstown
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 Reisterstown.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore and Taneytown. Straight-line distance: 39.3 mi (63.24 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 Taneytown
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 6,846 |
| Coordinates | 39.6578800, -77.1744300 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taneytown (-77.17443, 39.65788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.86 | $13.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.73 | $15.45 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
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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