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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Riggs Road
2010 ft · 40 sec · Riggs Road
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Turn right onto Eastern Avenue Northeast
2113 ft · 1 min · Eastern Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto New Hampshire Avenue
3.8 mi · 7 min · New Hampshire Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring, Baltimore, College Park
798 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park
2045 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
2469 ft · 32 sec · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Baltimore
1579 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore, New York
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
24.5 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Russell Street North
1 km · 2 min
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Continue on Russell Street
1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
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Continue on South Paca Street
1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street
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Turn right onto West Baltimore Street
3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street
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Turn left
86 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
City of Bowie
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chillum and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 30.35 mi (48.85 km).
#1 Chillum
Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 33,513 |
| Coordinates | 38.9637200, -76.9908100 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baltimore
The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area.
| Population | 586,131 |
| Coordinates | 39.2903800, -76.6121900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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