How far is Centreville, MD from Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Centreville, MD to Baltimore, MD is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
52.46 mi
01h 06m
Flight
33.91 mi
54.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.91 mi
Kilometers
54.58 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.46 mi
Kilometers
84.42 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 2:09 AM EDT
Return by in Centreville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centreville
2026-04-19T01:02
Arrive Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 2:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centreville
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
Cape Saint Claire
MD

Park in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America

From Centreville
26.2 mi
00h 33m
To Baltimore
26.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
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 Centreville and Baltimore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Centreville and Baltimore.

  1. 1

    Start on Kidwell Avenue

    69 m · 13 sec · Kidwell Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Commerce Street

    148 m · 14 sec · South Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fayette Street

    116 m · 24 sec · Fayette Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Liberty Street

    1953 ft · 1 min · South Liberty Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Centreville Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Centreville Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward US 301 South

    1367 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    24.6 mi · 35 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park

    2056 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway

    8 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore

    729 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore

    2268 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway

  17. 17

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

    1769 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    4 mi · 6 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South Paca Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    86 m · 26 sec

  23. 23

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

    65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Centreville 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
24.6 mi · 47%
Governor Ritchie Highway
8.04 mi · 15%
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
3.98 mi · 8%
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
3.79 mi · 7%
I 97 North
3.16 mi · 6%
Centreville Road
1.77 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

24.6 mi · 00h 35m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
33.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cape Saint Claire
00h 33m from Centreville
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Centreville and Rain Showers near Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Centreville to Baltimore?

The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Cape Saint Claire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Centreville and 26.3 miles from Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.56 one way or $15.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Centreville and Rain Showers near Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near Cape Saint Claire

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cape Saint Claire, 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 Cape Saint Claire.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

20 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

27 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

33 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

38 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centreville and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 33.91 mi (54.58 km).

Centreville

#1 Centreville

Town in Maryland, United States

Population4,949
Coordinates39.0417800, -76.0663300
Altitude15
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: Kidwell Avenue (-76.066315, 39.041808)
End: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7.01 L · about $7.56
Round trip
$15.12
3.7 gal · 14.02 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.56 $15.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.51 $17.02
Premium $4.95 $9.16 $18.33
Diesel $5.98 $11.06 $22.13

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 Centreville and Baltimore. The current time is 01:02:54.

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.