How far is Chillum, MD from Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Chillum, MD to Baltimore, MD is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
34.35 mi
00h 48m
Flight
30.35 mi
48.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.35 mi
Kilometers
48.85 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.35 mi
Kilometers
55.28 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baltimore
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM EDT
Return by in Chillum
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chillum
2026-04-23T03:15
Arrive Baltimore
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chillum
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
North Laurel
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Chillum
17 mi
00h 24m
To Baltimore
17.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Riggs Road

    2010 ft · 40 sec · Riggs Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue Northeast

    2113 ft · 1 min · Eastern Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto New Hampshire Avenue

    3.8 mi · 7 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring, Baltimore, College Park

    798 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    2469 ft · 32 sec · Capital Beltway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Baltimore

    1579 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore, New York

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    24.5 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Russell Street North

    1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Paca Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    86 m · 26 sec

  15. 15

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

    65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chillum 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
25.9 mi · 75%
New Hampshire Avenue
3.77 mi · 11%
Russell Street
1.03 mi · 3%
Russell Street North
0.64 mi · 2%
West Baltimore Street
0.59 mi · 2%
Capital Beltway
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

24.5 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 24m from Chillum
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chillum 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 Chillum to Baltimore?

The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Chillum and 17.3 miles from Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Laurel

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 North Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Riverdale Park Town Hall

Riverdale , MD
5008 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737
Rating 3.8/5 5 reviews City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chillum and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 30.35 mi (48.85 km).

Chillum

#1 Chillum

Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population33,513
Coordinates38.9637200, -76.9908100
Altitude45
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: Riggs Road (-76.990832, 38.963738)
End: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.59 L · about $4.94
Round trip
$9.89
2.42 gal · 9.18 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.94 $9.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.56 $11.13
Premium $4.95 $5.99 $11.99
Diesel $5.98 $7.24 $14.47

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chillum and Baltimore. The current time is 03:15:02.

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.