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

The driving distance from City of Baltimore, MD to Sykesville, MD is about 27.3 miles (44 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
27.37 mi
00h 39m
Flight
19.85 mi
31.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.85 mi
Kilometers
31.95 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.37 mi
Kilometers
44.05 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sykesville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:50 AM EDT
Return by in City of Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 10:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Baltimore
2026-04-19T09:11
Arrive Sykesville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ellicott City
MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From City of Baltimore
13.7 mi
00h 19m
To Sykesville
13.7 mi
00h 19m

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
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 32: Clarksville, Sykesville

    1802 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 North: Sykesville

    717 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Sykesville Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Sykesville Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Friendship Road

    2287 ft · 46 sec · West Friendship Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1635 ft · 56 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Springfield Avenue

    2296 ft · 46 sec · Springfield Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Springfield Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
11.6 mi · 42%
Baltimore Beltway
4.6 mi · 17%
I 95 South
3.67 mi · 13%
Sykesville Road
3.53 mi · 13%
Cal Ripken Way
0.71 mi · 3%
I 695 West
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

10.8 mi · 00h 12m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellicott City
00h 19m from City of Baltimore
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.3 miles (44 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from City of Baltimore and 13.7 miles from Sykesville.

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

The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Baltimore and Sykesville. Straight-line distance: 19.85 mi (31.95 km).

City of Baltimore

#1 City of Baltimore

Independent city in Maryland, United States

Population621,849
Coordinates39.2903800, -76.6121900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Sykesville

#2 Sykesville

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

Population3,973
Coordinates39.3737100, -76.9677600
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
End: Sykesville (-76.96776, 39.37371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.66 L · about $3.96
Round trip
$7.93
1.94 gal · 7.32 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.96 $7.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.46 $8.92
Premium $4.95 $4.81 $9.61
Diesel $5.98 $5.80 $11.60

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 Sykesville. The current time is 09:11:05.

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.