How far is Beltsville, MD from City of Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Beltsville, MD to City of Baltimore, MD is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.18 mi
00h 37m
Flight
23.71 mi
38.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.71 mi
Kilometers
38.15 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.18 mi
Kilometers
43.75 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 5:11 AM EDT
Return by in Beltsville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beltsville
2026-04-19T04:34
Arrive City of Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 5:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Beltsville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Jessup
MD

Locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, United States

From Beltsville
13.6 mi
00h 18m
To City of Baltimore
13.6 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beltsville and City of Baltimore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beltsville and City of Baltimore.

  1. 1

    Start on Powder Mill Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Powder Mill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Powder Mill Road

    911 ft · 27 sec · Powder Mill Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Baltimore

    1.2 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    22.1 mi · 26 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Russell Street North

    1 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Paca Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    86 m · 26 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

    65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beltsville and City of Baltimore.

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
22.8 mi · 84%
Powder Mill Road
1.74 mi · 6%
Russell Street
1.03 mi · 4%
Russell Street North
0.64 mi · 2%
West Baltimore Street
0.59 mi · 2%
South Paca Street
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

22.1 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jessup
00h 18m from Beltsville
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Beltsville and Rain Showers near City of Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beltsville to City of Baltimore?

The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jessup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Beltsville and 13.6 miles from City of Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Beltsville and Rain Showers near City of Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near Jessup

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Jessup and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.7 mi away

Relay Town Hall

Halethorpe , MD
1710 Arlington Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jessup.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

8 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

23 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

33 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beltsville and City of Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 23.71 mi (38.15 km).

Beltsville

#1 Beltsville

Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population16,772
Coordinates39.0348300, -76.9074700
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
City of Baltimore

#2 City of Baltimore

Independent city in Maryland, United States

Population621,849
Coordinates39.2903800, -76.6121900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Beltsville (-76.90747, 39.03483)
End: City of Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.63 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.85
1.92 gal · 7.26 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.92 $7.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.42 $8.83
Premium $4.95 $4.76 $9.51
Diesel $5.98 $5.74 $11.48

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Beltsville and City of Baltimore. The current time is 04:34:17.

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.