How far is Derwood, MD from Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Derwood, MD to Baltimore, MD is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.1 mi
00h 47m
Flight
31.73 mi
51.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.73 mi
Kilometers
51.06 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.1 mi
Kilometers
66.15 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baltimore
Sat, Nov 7, 12:59 AM EST
Return by in Derwood
Sat, Nov 7, 1:46 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derwood
2026-11-07T00:12
Arrive Baltimore
Sat, Nov 7, 12:59 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Derwood
9:30 PM EST
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
West Laurel
MD

Census designated place

From Derwood
20.6 mi
00h 23m
To Baltimore
20.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 15 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Derwood and Baltimore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Derwood and Baltimore.

  1. 1

    Start on Derwood Road

    14 m · 2 sec · Derwood Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Chieftain Avenue

    531 ft · 29 sec · Chieftain Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Yellowstone Way

    106 m · 17 sec · Yellowstone Way

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Redland Road

    125 m · 12 sec · Redland Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Metro Access Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Metro Access Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 200 Toll East

    1552 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    15.9 mi · 20 min · Intercounty Connector

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

    2257 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive

    2986 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville

    2970 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    17.9 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Russell Street North

    1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Paca Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    86 m · 26 sec

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

    65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Derwood and Baltimore.

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 198 West
19.2 mi · 47%
Intercounty Connector
15.9 mi · 39%
MD 198
1.51 mi · 4%
Russell Street
1.03 mi · 3%
Metro Access Road
1.01 mi · 2%
Russell Street North
0.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MD 198 West

Merge slight left

17.9 mi · 00h 21m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Laurel
00h 23m from Derwood
Leave By
4:56 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Derwood and Sunny near Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Derwood to Baltimore?

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

West Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Derwood and 20.6 miles from Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.73 one way or $11.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Derwood and Sunny near Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near West 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 West Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park
City of Bowie
Meeting point 14 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 8.5 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 West Laurel.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

17 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

20 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Rockville station

21 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derwood and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 31.73 mi (51.06 km).

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#1 Derwood

Derwood is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1173300, -77.1610900
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Baltimore

#2 Baltimore

The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area.

Population586,131
Coordinates39.2903800, -76.6121900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Derwood Road (-77.161122, 39.117311)
End: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.49 L · about $5.73
Round trip
$11.47
2.9 gal · 10.98 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.73 $11.47
Mid-grade $4.57 $6.63 $13.26
Premium $4.89 $7.09 $14.19
Diesel $6.30 $9.14 $18.28

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Derwood and Baltimore. The current time is 00:12:02.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.