How far is Baltimore, MD from Woodsboro, MD?

The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Woodsboro, MD is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
53.05 mi
01h 09m
Flight
41.09 mi
66.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.09 mi
Kilometers
66.12 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.05 mi
Kilometers
85.37 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodsboro
Mon, Jun 1, 8:06 PM EDT
Return by in Baltimore
Mon, Jun 1, 9:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baltimore
2026-06-01T18:56
Arrive Woodsboro
Mon, Jun 1, 8:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Sykesville
MD

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

From Baltimore
26.5 mi
00h 34m
To Woodsboro
26.5 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E
Destination
77°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Towson

    3248 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic

    951 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 75: Libertytown, Hyattstown

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Green Valley Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Green Valley Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Walnut Street

    890 ft · 25 sec · Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1753 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Woodsboro Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Woodsboro Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Liberty Road

    977 ft · 21 sec · Liberty Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    6 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
29.2 mi · 55%
Green Valley Road
7.19 mi · 14%
Woodsboro Road
4.99 mi · 9%
Baltimore Beltway
4.6 mi · 9%
I 95 South
3.67 mi · 7%
Cal Ripken Way
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

14.1 mi · 00h 15m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
41.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sykesville
00h 34m from Baltimore
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Baltimore and Mostly Sunny near Woodsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Sykesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Baltimore and 26.5 miles from Woodsboro.

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

The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.64 one way or $15.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Baltimore and Mostly Sunny near Woodsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Sykesville

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

36 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Rockville station

36 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore and Woodsboro. Straight-line distance: 41.09 mi (66.12 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
Woodsboro

#2 Woodsboro

Town in Frederick County Maryland

Population1,302
Coordinates39.5331600, -77.3147100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
End: Woodsboro (-77.31471, 39.53316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.09 L · about $7.64
Round trip
$15.28
3.74 gal · 14.18 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.64 $15.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.60 $17.20
Premium $4.95 $9.26 $18.53
Diesel $5.98 $11.18 $22.37

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Baltimore and Woodsboro. The current time is 18:56:42.

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.