How far is Cabin John, MD from Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Cabin John, MD to Baltimore, MD is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
43.21 mi
00h 56m
Flight
36.46 mi
58.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.46 mi
Kilometers
58.68 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.21 mi
Kilometers
69.54 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baltimore
Wed, Apr 22, 11:44 PM EDT
Return by in Cabin John
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cabin John
2026-04-22T22:48
Arrive Baltimore
Wed, Apr 22, 11:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cabin John
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
West Laurel
MD

Census designated place

From Cabin John
21.4 mi
00h 28m
To Baltimore
21.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S
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 Cabin John and Baltimore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cabin John and Baltimore.

  1. 1

    Start on 77th Street

    74 m · 14 sec · 77th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Tomlinson Avenue

    960 ft · 43 sec · Tomlinson Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Seven Locks Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Locks Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto River Road

    1693 ft · 43 sec · River Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1970 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Capital Beltway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

    11.5 mi · 15 min · Capital Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Baltimore

    1579 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore, New York

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    24.5 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Russell Street North

    1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Paca Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    86 m · 26 sec

  16. 16

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

    65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cabin John 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
25.9 mi · 60%
Capital Beltway
12.4 mi · 29%
Seven Locks Road
1.07 mi · 2%
Russell Street
1.03 mi · 2%
River Road
0.69 mi · 2%
Russell Street North
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

24.5 mi · 00h 29m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
36.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Laurel
00h 28m from Cabin John
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cabin John and Cloudy near Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cabin John to Baltimore?

The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

West Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Cabin John and 21.7 miles from Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.21 one way or $12.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cabin John and Cloudy near Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near West Laurel

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 West Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.4 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
City of Bowie
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
15901 Excalibur Rd, Bowie, MD 20716
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews City Hall,City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Laurel.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

17 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

20 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Rockville station

21 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cabin John and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 36.46 mi (58.68 km).

Cabin John

#1 Cabin John

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population2,280
Coordinates38.9753900, -77.1580300
Altitude52
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: 77th Street (-77.158388, 38.975414)
End: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.77 L · about $6.21
Round trip
$12.42
3.04 gal · 11.54 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.21 $12.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.99 $13.98
Premium $4.95 $7.53 $15.06
Diesel $5.98 $9.09 $18.18

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 Cabin John and Baltimore. The current time is 22:48:17.

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.