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

The driving distance from City of Baltimore, MD to Marlow Heights, MD is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
40.1 mi
01h 03m
Flight
36.45 mi
58.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.45 mi
Kilometers
58.66 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.1 mi
Kilometers
64.54 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marlow Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 7:19 PM EDT
Return by in City of Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 8:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Baltimore
2026-04-19T18:16
Arrive Marlow Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 7:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
South Laurel
MD

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From City of Baltimore
20.1 mi
00h 31m
To Marlow Heights
20.1 mi
00h 31m

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
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Baltimore and Marlow 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

    30.1 mi · 42 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis

    2902 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, Minnesota Avenue, Kenilworth Terrace

    79 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue

    104 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast

    638 ft · 28 sec · Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue Northeast

    1 mi · 2 min · Minnesota Avenue Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ridge Road Southeast

    1.2 km · 2 min · Ridge Road Southeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Fort Davis Drive Southeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Davis Drive Southeast

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast

    2042 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southern Avenue Southeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southern Avenue Southeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Branch Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Branch Avenue

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Branch Avenue

    1788 ft · 38 sec · Branch Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Iverson Street

    2012 ft · 52 sec · Iverson Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 26th Avenue

    545 ft · 17 sec · 26th Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Lyons Street

    854 ft · 28 sec · Lyons Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Lyons Street

    34 m · 10 sec · Lyons Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lyons Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Baltimore and Marlow 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
30.1 mi · 75%
Fort Davis Drive Southeast
1.22 mi · 3%
Branch Avenue
1.19 mi · 3%
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
1.09 mi · 3%
Minnesota Avenue Northeast
1.04 mi · 3%
Russell Street
1.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Turn straight onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

30.1 mi · 00h 42m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
36.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Laurel
00h 31m from City of Baltimore
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving City of Baltimore and Rain Showers near Marlow 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 Marlow Heights?

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

South Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from City of Baltimore and 20.1 miles from Marlow Heights.

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

The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around City of Baltimore and Rain Showers near Marlow Heights.

Stop Ideas Near South Laurel

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 South Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.8 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
City of Bowie
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
15901 Excalibur Rd, Bowie, MD 20716
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews City Hall,City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 8 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 South Laurel.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

13 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

19 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

23 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

26 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Baltimore and Marlow Heights. Straight-line distance: 36.45 mi (58.66 km).

City of Baltimore

#1 City of Baltimore

Independent city in Maryland, United States

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

#2 Marlow Heights

Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population5,618
Coordinates38.8334500, -76.9516400
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
End: Marlow Heights (-76.95164, 38.83345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.36 L · about $5.80
Round trip
$11.60
2.84 gal · 10.72 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.80 $11.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.53 $13.06
Premium $4.95 $7.03 $14.07
Diesel $5.98 $8.49 $16.98

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 Marlow Heights. The current time is 18:16:16.

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.