How far is City of Baltimore, MD from District Heights, MD?

The driving distance from City of Baltimore, MD to District Heights, MD is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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
39.02 mi
00h 58m
Flight
33.39 mi
53.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.39 mi
Kilometers
53.74 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.02 mi
Kilometers
62.79 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in District Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 7:22 PM EDT
Return by in City of Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 8:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Baltimore
2026-04-19T18:23
Arrive District Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 7:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Maryland City
MD

Census designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

From City of Baltimore
19.5 mi
00h 29m
To District Heights
19.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.7 mi · 34 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base

    1447 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    8.6 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro Road

    628 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ritchie Marlboro Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road

    800 ft · 16 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Walker Mill Road

    2233 ft · 42 sec · Walker Mill Road

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto Ritchie Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ritchie Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Kipling Parkway

    3251 ft · 2 min · Kipling Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Kipling Parkway

    1399 ft · 42 sec · Kipling Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Mason Street

    673 ft · 26 sec · Mason Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Gateway Boulevard

    1092 ft · 30 sec · Gateway Boulevard

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gateway Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
24.7 mi · 63%
Capital Beltway
8.59 mi · 22%
Ritchie Road
1.22 mi · 3%
Russell Street
1.02 mi · 3%
Kipling Parkway
0.88 mi · 2%
Walker Mill Road
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Turn straight onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

24.7 mi · 00h 34m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
33.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maryland City
00h 29m from City of Baltimore
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving City of Baltimore and Showers And Thunderstorms near District Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Maryland City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from City of Baltimore and 19.5 miles from District Heights.

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

The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around City of Baltimore and Showers And Thunderstorms near District Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Maryland City

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

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

15 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

16 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

27 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

28 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Baltimore and District Heights. Straight-line distance: 33.39 mi (53.74 km).

City of Baltimore

#1 City of Baltimore

Independent city in Maryland, United States

Population621,849
Coordinates39.2903800, -76.6121900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
District Heights

#2 District Heights

City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population5,979
Coordinates38.8576100, -76.8894200
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
End: District Heights (-76.88942, 38.85761)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.28
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.64 $11.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.35 $12.69
Premium $4.95 $6.84 $13.67
Diesel $5.98 $8.25 $16.50

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Baltimore and District Heights. The current time is 18:23:30.

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.