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

The driving distance from Fallston, MD to City of Baltimore, MD is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
24.95 mi
00h 40m
Flight
18.85 mi
30.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.85 mi
Kilometers
30.33 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.95 mi
Kilometers
40.15 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Baltimore
Sat, May 2, 11:47 PM EDT
Return by in Fallston
Sun, May 3, 12:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fallston
2026-05-02T23:06
Arrive City of Baltimore
Sat, May 2, 11:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fallston
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
White Marsh
MD

Community in Baltimore County Maryland

From Fallston
12.5 mi
00h 20m
To City of Baltimore
12.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Fallston Road

    81 m · 12 sec · Old Fallston Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Watervale Road

    939 ft · 29 sec · Watervale Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fallston Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Fallston Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Mountain Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Mountain Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2489 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    1.5 km · 1 min · Express Toll Lanes

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward Moravia Road

    2796 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravia Road

    105 m · 16 sec · Moravia Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto US 40 West: Pulaski Highway

    3239 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Pulaski Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pulaski Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Pulaski Highway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Pulaski Highway

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    36 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Ellwood Avenue

    81 m · 13 sec · North Ellwood Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Fayette Street

    2.1 mi · 6 min · East Fayette Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fallston and City of 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Express Toll Lanes
7.37 mi · 30%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
5.81 mi · 23%
Mountain Road
5.1 mi · 20%
East Fayette Street
2.12 mi · 8%
Pulaski Highway
1.78 mi · 7%
Fallston Road
1.26 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Express Toll Lanes

Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

6.46 mi · 00h 08m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Marsh
00h 20m from Fallston
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Fallston and Chance Light Rain near City of Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

White Marsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Fallston and 12.5 miles from City of Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Fallston and Chance Light Rain near City of Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near White Marsh

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

Aberdeen

27 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Kent Island, MD

49 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fallston and City of Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 18.85 mi (30.33 km).

Fallston

#1 Fallston

Census designated place

Population8,958
Coordinates39.5145500, -76.4110700
Altitude142
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: Fallston (-76.41107, 39.51455)
End: City of Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.33 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.19
1.76 gal · 6.66 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.60 $7.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.05 $8.09
Premium $4.95 $4.36 $8.72
Diesel $5.98 $5.26 $10.52

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Fallston and City of Baltimore. The current time is 23:06:35.

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.