How far is Emmitsburg, MD from Baltimore, MD?
The driving distance from Emmitsburg, MD to Baltimore, MD is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emmitsburg and Baltimore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emmitsburg and Baltimore.
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Start on South Seton Avenue
18 m · 5 sec · South Seton Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Taneytown Pike
7.6 mi · 11 min · Taneytown Pike
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Continue on West Baltimore Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Baltimore Street
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Turn right onto Trevanion Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Trevanion Road
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Turn left onto Antrim Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Antrim Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Taneytown Pike
39 m · 4 sec · Taneytown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Taneytown Pike
9.3 mi · 13 min · Taneytown Pike
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Continue on College View Boulevard
1.1 km · 57 sec · College View Boulevard
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Continue on Baltimore Boulevard
10 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Boulevard
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Continue on Westminster Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Westminster Pike
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Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Expressway
9.2 mi · 12 min · Northwest Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 695 East: Towson
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 83 South: Baltimore
3120 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jones Falls Expressway
8.6 mi · 13 min · Jones Falls Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Pleasant Street
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Pleasant Street
48 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Pleasant Street
44 m · 12 sec · East Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Guilford Avenue
1179 ft · 40 sec · Guilford Avenue
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Turn right onto East Fayette Street
99 m · 9 sec · East Fayette Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Emmitsburg and Baltimore.
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.
Baltimore Boulevard
Continue on Baltimore Boulevard
10 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Emmitsburg and Rain Showers near Baltimore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Emmitsburg to Baltimore?
The road trip is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Reisterstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Emmitsburg and 27.8 miles from Baltimore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.09 one way or $16.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Emmitsburg and Rain Showers near Baltimore.
Stop Ideas Near Reisterstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Reisterstown.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emmitsburg and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 47.65 mi (76.69 km).
#1 Emmitsburg
Town in Frederick County Maryland
| Population | 3,270 |
| Coordinates | 39.7045400, -77.3269300 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baltimore
The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area.
| Population | 586,131 |
| Coordinates | 39.2903800, -76.6121900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.11 | $18.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.81 | $19.62 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.84 | $23.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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