How far is Braddock Heights, MD from Baltimore, MD?

Fastest route

The distance between Braddock Heights, Maryland and Baltimore, Maryland is approximately 55.3 miles (89 kilometers). The fastest route, considering traffic conditions, is via I-70 E. Here are some tips and suggestions for the journey:

Directions

  1. Start on Jefferson Blvd and head northeast toward Old Swimming Pool Rd.
  2. Turn left onto Maryland Ave.
  3. Take a right onto US-40 ALT E/Old National Pike.
  4. Merge onto I-70 E using the right lane and the ramp to Washington/Baltimore.
  5. Continue on I-70 E until you reach Baltimore.
  6. Take exit 91A-91B toward Baltimore/Glen Burnie using the right three lanes.
  7. Merge onto I-95 N and continue for a while.
  8. Take exit 53 for I-395 N toward Downtown/Inner Harbor using the right two lanes.
  9. Stay straight to continue on I-395 N (follow signs for Inner Harbor).
  10. Continue onto W Conway St and then take S Calvert St to E Fayette St.
  11. Slightly turn right onto W Conway St.
  12. Use the left two lanes to turn left onto Light St.
  13. Light St will turn left and become S Calvert St.
  14. Turn right onto E Baltimore St.
  15. Turn left onto Holliday St.
  16. Finally, turn left onto E Fayette St.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Make sure to check the traffic conditions on I-70 E before starting your journey to ensure the fastest route.
  • ⛽ Consider refueling your vehicle before embarking on the trip to Baltimore.
  • 📱 Use a navigation app or GPS device to help you stay on track and navigate through the city.
  • 🚧 Be aware of any road closures or construction along the route that may affect your travel time.
  • 🕒 Leave with enough time to account for traffic and potential delays, especially during peak hours.
  • 🍽️ If you're planning to have a meal during the journey, look for restaurants or rest stops along the way.
  • 🧴 Don't forget to bring essentials like water, snacks, and any necessary medications for the trip.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.51 mi
00h 59m
Flight
48.44 mi
77.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.44 mi
Kilometers
77.96 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.51 mi
Kilometers
89.33 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baltimore
Wed, Apr 22, 10:04 PM EDT
Return by in Braddock Heights
Wed, Apr 22, 11:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Braddock Heights
2026-04-22T21:04
Arrive Baltimore
Wed, Apr 22, 10:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Braddock Heights
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 Braddock Heights
27.5 mi
00h 29m
To Baltimore
28 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Braddock Heights and Baltimore.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    19 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Schley Avenue

    67 m · 14 sec · Schley Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maryland Avenue

    1975 ft · 60 sec · Maryland Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Old National Pike

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old National Pike

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East

    1995 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    26.1 mi · 28 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    2879 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Russell Street North

    1 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Paca Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    86 m · 26 sec

  21. 21

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

    65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
42.1 mi · 76%
Baltimore Beltway
4.69 mi · 8%
I 95 North
3.58 mi · 6%
Russell Street
1.03 mi · 2%
Old National Pike
0.96 mi · 2%
Russell Street North
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Merge slight left

26.1 mi · 00h 28m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
48.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sykesville
00h 29m from Braddock Heights
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Braddock Heights and Cloudy near Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Braddock Heights to Baltimore?

The road trip is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 27.5 miles from Braddock Heights and 28 miles from Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Braddock Heights and Cloudy near Baltimore.

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 Braddock Heights and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 48.44 mi (77.96 km).

Braddock Heights

#1 Braddock Heights

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Population2,608
Coordinates39.4187100, -77.5036000
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Baltimore

#2 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
Start: (-77.503613, 39.418833)
End: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.41 L · about $8.01
Round trip
$16.02
3.92 gal · 14.82 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.01 $16.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.01 $18.03
Premium $4.95 $9.71 $19.42
Diesel $5.98 $11.72 $23.44

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Braddock Heights and Baltimore. The current time is 21:04:50.

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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.