How far is Dunkirk Town Center, MD from City of Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Dunkirk Town Center, MD to City of Baltimore, MD is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.2 mi
01h 08m
Flight
39.46 mi
63.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.46 mi
Kilometers
63.51 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.2 mi
Kilometers
74.35 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 2:12 PM EDT
Return by in Dunkirk Town Center
Sun, Apr 19, 3:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunkirk Town Center
2026-04-19T13:04
Arrive City of Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 2:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunkirk Town Center
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
Crofton
MD

Census place in Maryland, USA

From Dunkirk Town Center
23.1 mi
00h 34m
To City of Baltimore
23.1 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dunkirk Town Center and City of Baltimore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dunkirk Town Center and City of Baltimore.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    142 m · 40 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    35 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    73 m · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Southern Maryland Boulevard

    5 mi · 7 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Stephanie Roper Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Stephanie Roper Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301 North: Baltimore

    1781 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Crain Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Crain Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on South East Crain Highway

    10.8 mi · 16 min · South East Crain Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Robert Crain Highway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore

    1769 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    4 mi · 6 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  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 Dunkirk Town Center and City of Baltimore.

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Robert Crain Highway
16.1 mi · 35%
South East Crain Highway
10.8 mi · 23%
Southern Maryland Boulevard
5.01 mi · 11%
Stephanie Roper Highway
4 mi · 9%
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
3.98 mi · 9%
Crain Highway
1.32 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South East Crain Highway

Continue on South East Crain Highway

10.8 mi · 00h 16m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crofton
00h 34m from Dunkirk Town Center
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dunkirk Town Center and Rain Showers near City of Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dunkirk Town Center to City of Baltimore?

The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Crofton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Dunkirk Town Center and 23.1 miles from City of Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.66 one way or $13.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Dunkirk Town Center and Rain Showers near City of Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near Crofton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Crofton, 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 Crofton.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

16 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

21 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

30 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1515 North Charles Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunkirk Town Center and City of Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 39.46 mi (63.51 km).

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#1 Dunkirk Town Center

City in United States of America

Population2,520
Coordinates38.7203900, -76.6585700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
City of Baltimore

#2 City of Baltimore

Independent city in Maryland, United States

Population621,849
Coordinates39.2903800, -76.6121900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Dunkirk Town Center (-76.65857, 38.72039)
End: City of Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.17 L · about $6.66
Round trip
$13.32
3.26 gal · 12.34 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.66 $13.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.50 $14.99
Premium $4.95 $8.08 $16.15
Diesel $5.98 $9.75 $19.49

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 Dunkirk Town Center and City of Baltimore. The current time is 13:04:10.

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.