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

The driving distance from City of Baltimore, MD to Cavetown, MD is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
73.22 mi
01h 28m
Flight
57.4 mi
92.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.4 mi
Kilometers
92.38 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.22 mi
Kilometers
117.84 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cavetown
Thu, Apr 16, 8:57 PM EDT
Return by in City of Baltimore
Thu, Apr 16, 10:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Baltimore
2026-04-16T19:28
Arrive Cavetown
Thu, Apr 16, 8:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Mount Airy
MD

City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States

From City of Baltimore
36.5 mi
00h 44m
To Cavetown
36.7 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30.6 mi · 33 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 66: Boonsboro, Smithsburg

    1281 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Mapleville Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Mapleville Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mapleville Road

    47 m · 3 sec · Mapleville Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Mapleville Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Mapleville Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cavetown Church Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Cavetown Church Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cavetown Church Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
57.3 mi · 78%
Mapleville Road
5.04 mi · 7%
Baltimore Beltway
4.6 mi · 6%
I 95 South
3.67 mi · 5%
Cal Ripken Way
0.71 mi · 1%
I 695 West
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Continue straight

30.6 mi · 00h 33m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
57.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Airy
00h 44m from City of Baltimore
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving City of Baltimore and Mostly Sunny near Cavetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Mount Airy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from City of Baltimore and 36.7 miles from Cavetown.

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

The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Baltimore and Mostly Sunny near Cavetown.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Airy

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

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

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

20 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

22 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Rockville station

32 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

45 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Baltimore and Cavetown. Straight-line distance: 57.4 mi (92.38 km).

City of Baltimore

#1 City of Baltimore

Independent city in Maryland, United States

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

#2 Cavetown

Census designated place

Population1,473
Coordinates39.6442600, -77.5858200
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
End: Cavetown (-77.58582, 39.64426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.78 L · about $10.54
Round trip
$21.08
5.16 gal · 19.56 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.54 $21.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.87 $23.73
Premium $4.95 $12.78 $25.56
Diesel $5.98 $15.43 $30.86

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Baltimore and Cavetown. The current time is 19:28:16.

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.