How far is Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD from Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD to Baltimore, MD is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
79.08 mi
01h 41m
Flight
66.07 mi
106.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.07 mi
Kilometers
106.33 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.08 mi
Kilometers
127.27 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baltimore
Wed, Apr 15, 6:06 PM EDT
Return by in Chesapeake Ranch Estates
Wed, Apr 15, 7:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesapeake Ranch Estates
2026-04-15T16:24
Arrive Baltimore
Wed, Apr 15, 6:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesapeake Ranch Estates
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
Upper Marlboro
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Chesapeake Ranch Estates
39.2 mi
00h 51m
To Baltimore
39.9 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chesapeake Ranch Estates and Baltimore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake Ranch Estates and Baltimore.

  1. 1

    Start on Catalina Drive

    153 m · 20 sec · Catalina Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Coyote Trail

    2342 ft · 2 min · Coyote Trail

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rousby Hall Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rousby Hall Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rousby Hall Road

    20 m · 1 sec · Rousby Hall Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Rousby Hall Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Rousby Hall Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Solomons Island Road

    15.3 mi · 21 min · South Solomons Island Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Solomons Island Road

    9 mi · 13 min · North Solomons Island Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Stephanie Roper Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Stephanie Roper Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301 North: Baltimore

    1781 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Crain Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Crain Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South East Crain Highway

    10.8 mi · 16 min · South East Crain Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Robert Crain Highway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 10 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 Chesapeake Ranch Estates 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Robert Crain Highway
16.1 mi · 20%
South Solomons Island Road
15.3 mi · 19%
South East Crain Highway
10.8 mi · 14%
Southern Maryland Boulevard
10.2 mi · 13%
North Solomons Island Road
8.97 mi · 11%
Stephanie Roper Highway
4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Solomons Island Road

Turn right onto South Solomons Island Road

15.3 mi · 00h 21m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Upper Marlboro
00h 51m from Chesapeake Ranch Estates
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chesapeake Ranch Estates and Sunny near Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chesapeake Ranch Estates to Baltimore?

The road trip is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Upper Marlboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from Chesapeake Ranch Estates and 39.9 miles from Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:06 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 Mostly Sunny around Chesapeake Ranch Estates and Sunny near Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near Upper Marlboro

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 Upper Marlboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Chesapeake Beach Town Hall
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Chesapeake Beach Town Hall

Chesapeake Beach , MD
8200 Bayside Rd, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Rating 4.3/5 15 reviews City Hall
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Upper Marlboro.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

18 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

42 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesapeake Ranch Estates and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 66.07 mi (106.33 km).

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#1 Chesapeake Ranch Estates

Chesapeake Ranch Estates is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.3462400, -76.4177300
Altitude30
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: Catalina Drive (-76.41769, 38.346249)
End: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.56 L · about $11.40
Round trip
$22.80
5.58 gal · 21.12 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesapeake Ranch Estates and Baltimore. The current time is 16:24:55.

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.