How far is City of Baltimore, MD from East Riverdale, MD?

The driving distance from City of Baltimore, MD to East Riverdale, MD is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
30.21 mi
00h 46m
Flight
28.11 mi
45.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.11 mi
Kilometers
45.24 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.21 mi
Kilometers
48.62 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Riverdale
Wed, Jun 3, 11:39 AM EDT
Return by in City of Baltimore
Wed, Jun 3, 12:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Baltimore
2026-06-03T10:52
Arrive East Riverdale
Wed, Jun 3, 11:39 AM 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
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
15.1 mi
00h 23m
To East Riverdale
15.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 33 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 193: Greenbelt, NASA Goddard, U.S. Park Police

    1205 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Southway

    824 ft · 32 sec · Southway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Greenbelt Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Greenbelt Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1165 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Kenilworth Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Kenilworth Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Quesada Road

    564 ft · 25 sec · Quesada Road

  12. 12

    Continue on 54th Avenue

    156 m · 28 sec · 54th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Quintana Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Quintana Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Quintana Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
24 mi · 80%
Kenilworth Avenue
2.34 mi · 8%
Russell Street
1.02 mi · 3%
Greenbelt Road
1 mi · 3%
West Fayette Street
0.39 mi · 1%
North Greene Street
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Turn straight onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

24 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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort George G Mead Junction
00h 23m from City of Baltimore
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Baltimore and Sunny near East Riverdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 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 15.1 miles from City of Baltimore and 15.1 miles from East Riverdale.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Baltimore and Sunny near East Riverdale.

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
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fort George G Mead Junction and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.2 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

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 East Riverdale. Straight-line distance: 28.11 mi (45.24 km).

City of Baltimore

#1 City of Baltimore

Independent city in Maryland, United States

Population621,849
Coordinates39.2903800, -76.6121900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
East Riverdale

#2 East Riverdale

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

Population15,509
Coordinates38.9620600, -76.9219200
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
End: East Riverdale (-76.92192, 38.96206)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.04 L · about $4.37
Round trip
$8.74
2.14 gal · 8.08 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.37 $8.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.92 $9.84
Premium $4.95 $5.30 $10.60
Diesel $5.98 $6.40 $12.80

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Baltimore and East Riverdale. The current time is 10:52:36.

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.