How far is Chestertown, MD from Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Chestertown, MD to Baltimore, MD is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
73.69 mi
01h 25m
Flight
29.73 mi
47.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.73 mi
Kilometers
47.84 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.69 mi
Kilometers
118.6 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baltimore
Sat, Apr 18, 9:24 AM EDT
Return by in Chestertown
Sat, Apr 18, 10:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chestertown
2026-04-18T07:58
Arrive Baltimore
Sat, Apr 18, 9:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chestertown
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
Stevensville
MD

Town in Montana, USA

From Chestertown
34 mi
00h 42m
To Baltimore
39.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Cross Street

    770 ft · 27 sec · South Cross Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    1196 ft · 20 sec · Maple Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Chestertown Church Hill Road

    773 ft · 13 sec · Chestertown Church Hill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Church Hill Road

    14.9 mi · 22 min · Church Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Liberty Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Liberty Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Centreville Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Centreville Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward US 301 South

    1367 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    24.6 mi · 35 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  9. 9

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

    2056 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway

    8 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  11. 11

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

    729 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway

  13. 13

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

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

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore

    2268 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway

  18. 18

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

    1769 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    4 mi · 6 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South Paca Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    86 m · 26 sec

  24. 24

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

    65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chestertown 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
25 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
24.6 mi · 33%
Church Hill Road
14.9 mi · 20%
Governor Ritchie Highway
8.04 mi · 11%
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
3.98 mi · 5%
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
3.79 mi · 5%
I 97 North
3.16 mi · 4%
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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44 mi
29.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stevensville
00h 42m from Chestertown
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chestertown and Mostly Sunny near Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Stevensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34 miles from Chestertown and 39.7 miles from Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chestertown and Mostly Sunny near Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near Stevensville

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

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

BUS

Kent Island, MD

7 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

29 mi away
29137 Newman Road
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

40 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

45 mi away
1515 North Charles Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chestertown and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 29.73 mi (47.84 km).

Chestertown

#1 Chestertown

Town in Maryland, United States

Population5,001
Coordinates39.2090000, -76.0666100
Altitude4
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: South Cross Street (-76.06664, 39.209019)
End: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.84 L · about $10.62
Round trip
$21.25
5.2 gal · 19.68 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.62 $21.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.96 $23.91
Premium $4.95 $12.88 $25.76
Diesel $5.98 $15.55 $31.10

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Chestertown and Baltimore. The current time is 07:58:44.

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.