How far is Cambridge, MD from Baltimore, MD?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MD to Baltimore, MD is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Baltimore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Baltimore.
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Start on Race Street
935 ft · 29 sec · Race Street
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto Sunburst Highway
2950 ft · 1 min · Sunburst Highway
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Continue on Senator Malkus Junior Bridge
1.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Malkus Junior Bridge
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Continue on Ocean Gateway
50.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Ocean Gateway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
2056 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway
8 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
729 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore
2268 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore
1769 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
4 mi · 6 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Continue on Russell Street
1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
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Continue on South Paca Street
1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street
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Turn right onto West Baltimore Street
3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street
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Turn left
86 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and Baltimore.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ocean Gateway
Continue on Ocean Gateway
50.6 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Cambridge and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Baltimore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Baltimore?
The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Grasonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Cambridge and 39.8 miles from Baltimore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.40 one way or $22.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Cambridge and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Baltimore.
Stop Ideas Near Grasonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grasonville.
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Easton Airport, Maryland
Cambridge, Maryland
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 57.85 mi (93.1 km).
#1 Cambridge
City in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 12,213 |
| Coordinates | 38.5631700, -76.0788300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baltimore
The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area.
| Population | 586,131 |
| Coordinates | 39.2903800, -76.6121900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $11.40 | $22.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.68 | $33.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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