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

The driving distance from Brandywine, MD to City of Baltimore, MD is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
49.23 mi
01h 11m
Flight
42.92 mi
69.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.92 mi
Kilometers
69.07 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.23 mi
Kilometers
79.23 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 8:10 AM EDT
Return by in Brandywine
Sun, Apr 19, 9:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brandywine
2026-04-19T06:58
Arrive City of Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 8:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brandywine
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
Crofton
MD

Census place in Maryland, USA

From Brandywine
24.6 mi
00h 35m
To City of Baltimore
24.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W
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 Brandywine and City of Baltimore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Brandywine Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Brandywine Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Crain Highway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Crain Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on South East Crain Highway

    10.8 mi · 16 min · South East Crain Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Robert Crain Highway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore

    1769 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    4 mi · 6 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Paca Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    86 m · 26 sec

  14. 14

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

    65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandywine and City of 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Robert Crain Highway
16.1 mi · 33%
Crain Highway
12.6 mi · 26%
South East Crain Highway
10.8 mi · 22%
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
3.98 mi · 8%
Brandywine Road
1.2 mi · 2%
Baltimore Beltway
1.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Crain Highway

Turn right onto Crain Highway

12.6 mi · 00h 18m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crofton
00h 35m from Brandywine
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brandywine 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 Brandywine to City of Baltimore?

The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Crofton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.6 miles from Brandywine and 24.6 miles from City of Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 $7.11 one way or $14.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Brandywine and Rain Showers near City of Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near Crofton

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

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

RAIL

New Carrollton station

16 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

21 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

30 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1515 North Charles Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brandywine and City of Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 42.92 mi (69.07 km).

Brandywine

#1 Brandywine

Census designated place

Population6,719
Coordinates38.6967800, -76.8477500
Altitude70
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: Brandywine (-76.84775, 38.69678)
End: City of Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.58 L · about $7.11
Round trip
$14.22
3.48 gal · 13.16 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.11 $14.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.00 $16.00
Premium $4.95 $8.62 $17.24
Diesel $5.98 $10.41 $20.81

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 Brandywine and City of Baltimore. The current time is 06:58:58.

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.