How far is City of Baltimore, MD from Bladensburg, MD?

The driving distance from City of Baltimore, MD to Bladensburg, MD is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.79 mi
00h 46m
Flight
29.76 mi
47.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.76 mi
Kilometers
47.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.79 mi
Kilometers
51.16 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bladensburg
Tue, Apr 14, 4:01 PM EDT
Return by in City of Baltimore
Tue, Apr 14, 4:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Baltimore
2026-04-14T15:15
Arrive Bladensburg
Tue, Apr 14, 4:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Fort George G Mead Junction
MD

City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America

From City of Baltimore
15.9 mi
00h 23m
To Bladensburg
15.9 mi
00h 23m

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
92°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 Bladensburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Fayette Street

    1216 ft · 39 sec · East Fayette Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Fayette Street

    2068 ft · 1 min · West Fayette Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Greene Street

    1919 ft · 47 sec · North Greene Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    28.5 mi · 39 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 450: Annapolis, Bladensburg

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 450: Bladensburg

    91 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Annapolis Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Annapolis Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Quincy Place

    14 m · 5 sec · Quincy Place

  10. 10

    Turn right

    10 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
28.5 mi · 90%
Russell Street
1.02 mi · 3%
Annapolis Road
0.97 mi · 3%
West Fayette Street
0.39 mi · 1%
North Greene Street
0.36 mi · 1%
MD 450
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Turn straight onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

28.5 mi · 00h 39m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort George G Mead Junction
00h 23m from City of Baltimore
Leave By
4:58 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 Bladensburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Fort George G Mead Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from City of Baltimore and 15.9 miles from Bladensburg.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 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 Bladensburg.

Stop Ideas Near Fort George G Mead Junction

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort George G Mead Junction, 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 Fort George G Mead Junction.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

11 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

20 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

Rockville station

31 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Baltimore and Bladensburg. Straight-line distance: 29.76 mi (47.9 km).

City of Baltimore

#1 City of Baltimore

Independent city in Maryland, United States

Population621,849
Coordinates39.2903800, -76.6121900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Bladensburg

#2 Bladensburg

Town in Maryland, United States

Population9,409
Coordinates38.9392800, -76.9338600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
End: Bladensburg (-76.93386, 38.93928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.25 L · about $4.58
Round trip
$9.15
2.24 gal · 8.5 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.58 $9.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.15 $10.30
Premium $4.95 $5.55 $11.10
Diesel $5.98 $6.70 $13.40

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 Bladensburg. The current time is 15:15:11.

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.