How far is Forest Glen, MD from Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Forest Glen, MD to Baltimore, MD is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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
34.46 mi
00h 42m
Flight
30.42 mi
48.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.42 mi
Kilometers
48.96 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.46 mi
Kilometers
55.46 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 6:23 AM EDT
Return by in Forest Glen
Sun, Apr 19, 7:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest Glen
2026-04-19T05:41
Arrive Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 6:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Forest Glen
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
North Laurel
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Forest Glen
17.1 mi
00h 21m
To Baltimore
17.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 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 Forest Glen and Baltimore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forest Glen and Baltimore.

  1. 1

    Start on Seminary Road

    27 m · 11 sec · Seminary Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Forest Glen Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Forest Glen Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    809 ft · 25 sec · Georgia Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Baltimore

    959 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Capital Beltway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Baltimore

    1579 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore, New York

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    24.5 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Russell Street North

    1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Paca Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    86 m · 26 sec

  14. 14

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

    65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Glen 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
25.9 mi · 75%
Capital Beltway
4.57 mi · 13%
Russell Street
1.03 mi · 3%
Forest Glen Road
0.68 mi · 2%
Russell Street North
0.64 mi · 2%
West Baltimore Street
0.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

24.5 mi · 00h 29m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 21m from Forest Glen
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Forest Glen 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 Forest Glen to Baltimore?

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Forest Glen and 17.4 miles from Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Forest Glen and Rain Showers near Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near North 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 North Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Riverdale Park Town Hall

Riverdale , MD
5008 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737
Rating 3.8/5 5 reviews City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 11.8 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 North Laurel.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forest Glen and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 30.42 mi (48.96 km).

Forest Glen

#1 Forest Glen

Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population6,582
Coordinates39.0145500, -77.0547000
Altitude96
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: Seminary Road (-77.054747, 39.014509)
End: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.6 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.97
2.44 gal · 9.2 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.98 $9.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.61 $11.22
Premium $4.95 $6.04 $12.09
Diesel $5.98 $7.30 $14.59

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 Forest Glen and Baltimore. The current time is 05:41:12.

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.