How far is City of Baltimore, MD from Ballenger Creek, MD?

The driving distance from City of Baltimore, MD to Ballenger Creek, MD is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
52.23 mi
01h 07m
Flight
44.35 mi
71.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.35 mi
Kilometers
71.38 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.23 mi
Kilometers
84.06 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ballenger Creek
Tue, Apr 14, 12:41 PM EDT
Return by in City of Baltimore
Tue, Apr 14, 1:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Baltimore
2026-04-14T11:34
Arrive Ballenger Creek
Tue, Apr 14, 12:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Baltimore
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
Sykesville
MD

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

From City of Baltimore
26.1 mi
00h 33m
To Ballenger Creek
26.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Baltimore and Ballenger Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Baltimore and Ballenger Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on East Fayette Street

    149 m · 23 sec · East Fayette Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Saint Paul Street

    95 m · 11 sec · Saint Paul Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Light Street

    1913 ft · 1 min · Light Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Conway Street

    1625 ft · 52 sec · East Conway Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cal Ripken Way

    1.1 km · 2 min · Cal Ripken Way

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Towson

    3248 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic

    951 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick

    758 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Frederick, East Street

    128 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike

    130 m · 9 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Monocacy Boulevard

    2062 ft · 58 sec · Monocacy Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on New Design Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · New Design Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Robin Drive

    2397 ft · 2 min · Robin Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Canada Goose Court

    54 m · 8 sec · Canada Goose Court

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Canada Goose Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Baltimore and Ballenger Creek.

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
37.5 mi · 72%
Baltimore Beltway
4.6 mi · 9%
I 95 South
3.67 mi · 7%
New Design Road
2.93 mi · 6%
Cal Ripken Way
0.71 mi · 1%
I 695 West
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

14.1 mi · 00h 15m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
44.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sykesville
00h 33m from City of Baltimore
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Baltimore and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ballenger Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Baltimore to Ballenger Creek?

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Sykesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from City of Baltimore and 26.2 miles from Ballenger Creek.

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

The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.52 one way or $15.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Baltimore and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ballenger Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Sykesville

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

36 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Rockville station

36 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Baltimore and Ballenger Creek. Straight-line distance: 44.35 mi (71.38 km).

City of Baltimore

#1 City of Baltimore

Independent city in Maryland, United States

Population621,849
Coordinates39.2903800, -76.6121900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Ballenger Creek

#2 Ballenger Creek

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Population18,274
Coordinates39.3726000, -77.4352600
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
End: Ballenger Creek (-77.43526, 39.3726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.98 L · about $7.52
Round trip
$15.04
3.68 gal · 13.96 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.52 $15.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.46 $16.92
Premium $4.95 $9.12 $18.23
Diesel $5.98 $11.00 $22.01

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Baltimore and Ballenger Creek. The current time is 11:34:01.

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.