How far is Charles Village, MD from Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Charles Village, MD to Baltimore, MD is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.2 miles (3.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.54 mi
00h 08m
Flight
2.27 mi
3.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.27 mi
Kilometers
3.65 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.54 mi
Kilometers
5.7 km
Drive Time
00h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baltimore
Sat, Nov 7, 12:50 PM EST
Return by in Charles Village
Sat, Nov 7, 12:59 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charles Village
2026-11-07T12:41
Arrive Baltimore
Sat, Nov 7, 12:50 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:12 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Charles Village
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gwynn Oak
MD

A census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland.

From Charles Village
1.3 mi
00h 04m
To Baltimore
2.2 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 14 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Charles Village and Baltimore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charles Village and Baltimore.

  1. 1

    Start on Guilford Avenue

    862 ft · 34 sec · Guilford Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 27th Street

    718 ft · 34 sec · East 27th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Saint Paul Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Saint Paul Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Eager Street

    107 m · 14 sec · East Eager Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 83 South

    1262 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jones Falls Expressway

    113 m · 6 sec · Jones Falls Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward Pleasant Street

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Pleasant Street

    48 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto East Pleasant Street

    44 m · 12 sec · East Pleasant Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Guilford Avenue

    1179 ft · 40 sec · Guilford Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Fayette Street

    99 m · 9 sec · East Fayette Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charles Village and Baltimore.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
342.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Paul Street
1.36 mi · 38%
Guilford Avenue
0.39 mi · 11%
Pleasant Street
0.26 mi · 7%
I 83 South
0.24 mi · 7%
East 27th Street
0.14 mi · 4%
Jones Falls Expressway
0.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Saint Paul Street

Turn left onto Saint Paul Street

1.36 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 08m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
2.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gwynn Oak
00h 04m from Charles Village
Leave By
8:12 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charles Village and Sunny near Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charles Village to Baltimore?

The road trip is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km) and usually takes 00h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gwynn Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.3 miles from Charles Village and 2.2 miles from Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 2.2 miles (3.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.47 one way or $0.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charles Village and Sunny near Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near Gwynn Oak

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

45 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

48 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charles Village and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 2.27 mi (3.65 km).

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#1 Charles Village

Charles Village is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.3231600, -76.6133000
Altitude65
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: Guilford Avenue (-76.613195, 39.323165)
End: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 6 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.12 gal
0.47 L · about $0.47
Round trip
$0.95
0.24 gal · 0.94 L
Estimated CO2
1.1 kg one way
Round trip: 2.1 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $0.47 $0.95
Mid-grade $4.56 $0.55 $1.09
Premium $4.88 $0.59 $1.17
Diesel $6.29 $0.76 $1.51

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Charles Village and Baltimore. The current time is 12:41:53.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.