How far is City of Baltimore, MD from Highfield-Cascade, MD?

The driving distance from City of Baltimore, MD to Highfield-Cascade, MD is about 71 miles (114.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
71.04 mi
01h 40m
Flight
54.95 mi
88.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.95 mi
Kilometers
88.44 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.04 mi
Kilometers
114.33 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highfield-Cascade
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Return by in City of Baltimore
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Baltimore
2026-04-23T00:15
Arrive Highfield-Cascade
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
35.5 mi
00h 50m
To Highfield-Cascade
35.5 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Baltimore and Highfield-Cascade.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 75: Libertytown, Hyattstown

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Green Valley Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Green Valley Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Walnut Street

    890 ft · 25 sec · Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1753 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Woodsboro Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Woodsboro Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Woodsboro Pike

    2929 ft · 1 min · Woodsboro Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on Woodsboro Pike

    60 m · 5 sec · Woodsboro Pike

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Woodsboro Creagerstown Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Woodsboro Creagerstown Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Creagerstown Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Creagerstown Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Jimtown Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jimtown Road

  25. 25

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Church Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Sabillasville Road

    7.6 mi · 14 min · Sabillasville Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Military Road

    2952 ft · 1 min · Military Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Highfield Road

    794 ft · 40 sec · Highfield Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Cascade Road

    862 ft · 38 sec · Cascade Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Baltimore and Highfield-Cascade.

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
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
29.2 mi · 41%
Sabillasville Road
7.63 mi · 11%
Green Valley Road
7.19 mi · 10%
Woodsboro Road
4.97 mi · 7%
Baltimore Beltway
4.6 mi · 6%
I 95 South
3.67 mi · 5%
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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
54.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Airy
00h 50m from City of Baltimore
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Baltimore and Sunny near Highfield-Cascade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Baltimore to Highfield-Cascade?

The road trip is about 71 miles (114.3 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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 35.5 miles from City of Baltimore and 35.5 miles from Highfield-Cascade.

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

The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Baltimore and Sunny near Highfield-Cascade.

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 Highfield-Cascade. Straight-line distance: 54.95 mi (88.44 km).

City of Baltimore

#1 City of Baltimore

Independent city in Maryland, United States

Population621,849
Coordinates39.2903800, -76.6121900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Highfield-Cascade

#2 Highfield-Cascade

Census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland

Population1,112
Coordinates39.7161600, -77.4828200
Altitude422
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
End: Highfield-Cascade (-77.48282, 39.71616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.49 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.51
5.02 gal · 18.98 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.26 $20.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.54 $23.09
Premium $4.95 $12.43 $24.87
Diesel $5.98 $15.01 $30.02

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Baltimore and Highfield-Cascade. The current time is 00:15:31.

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.