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

The driving distance from City of Baltimore, MD to Maryland City, MD is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.37 mi
00h 31m
Flight
17.58 mi
28.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.58 mi
Kilometers
28.29 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.37 mi
Kilometers
31.18 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maryland City
Sun, Apr 19, 1:31 AM EDT
Return by in City of Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 2:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Baltimore
2026-04-19T00:59
Arrive Maryland City
Sun, Apr 19, 1:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Baltimore
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
West Elkridge
MD

City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America

From City of Baltimore
9.7 mi
00h 15m
To Maryland City
9.7 mi
00h 15m

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
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.7 mi · 21 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 198 East, MD 198 West: Fort Meade, U.S. Army Museum, Laurel, Laurel Racetrack

    1156 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 198 West: Laurel, Laurel Racetrack

    134 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Laurel Fort Meade Road

    1883 ft · 50 sec · Laurel Fort Meade Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Red Clay Road

    1025 ft · 32 sec · Red Clay Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    18 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Old Annapolis Road

    549 ft · 21 sec · Old Annapolis Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Greensboro South

    80 m · 16 sec · Greensboro South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Old Line Avenue

    67 m · 12 sec · Old Line Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Crumpton South

    99 m · 20 sec · Crumpton South

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Yellow Springs South

    1967 ft · 1 min · Yellow Springs South

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wye Mills South

    683 ft · 35 sec · Wye Mills South

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Vale Summit South

    140 m · 20 sec · Vale Summit South

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vale Summit South

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
15.7 mi · 81%
Russell Street
1.02 mi · 5%
West Fayette Street
0.39 mi · 2%
Yellow Springs South
0.37 mi · 2%
North Greene Street
0.36 mi · 2%
Laurel Fort Meade Road
0.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Turn straight onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

15.7 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Elkridge
00h 15m from City of Baltimore
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving City of Baltimore and Rain Showers near Maryland City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from City of Baltimore and 9.7 miles from Maryland City.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Elkridge

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 West Elkridge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.5 mi away

Relay Town Hall

Halethorpe , MD
1710 Arlington Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Elkridge.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

3 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

31 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

39 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Baltimore and Maryland City. Straight-line distance: 17.58 mi (28.29 km).

City of Baltimore

#1 City of Baltimore

Independent city in Maryland, United States

Population621,849
Coordinates39.2903800, -76.6121900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Maryland City

#2 Maryland City

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

Population16,093
Coordinates39.0920500, -76.8177500
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
End: Maryland City (-76.81775, 39.09205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.59 L · about $2.78
Round trip
$5.56
1.36 gal · 5.18 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.78 $5.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.13 $6.25
Premium $4.95 $3.37 $6.74
Diesel $5.98 $4.07 $8.13

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 Maryland City. The current time is 00:59:08.

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.