How far is Forestville, MD from Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Forestville, MD to Baltimore, MD is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
39.21 mi
00h 50m
Flight
33.84 mi
54.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.84 mi
Kilometers
54.46 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.21 mi
Kilometers
63.1 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baltimore
Thu, Apr 16, 4:18 AM EDT
Return by in Forestville
Thu, Apr 16, 5:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forestville
2026-04-16T03:28
Arrive Baltimore
Thu, Apr 16, 4:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forestville
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
Maryland City
MD

Census designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

From Forestville
19.5 mi
00h 25m
To Baltimore
19.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pumphrey Drive

    23 m · 5 sec · Pumphrey Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Marlboro Pike

    107 m · 9 sec · Marlboro Pike

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Forestville Road

    1243 ft · 37 sec · Forestville Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    2333 ft · 42 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    1512 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Capital Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    1285 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

    1100 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    24.5 mi · 34 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Paca Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    86 m · 26 sec

  15. 15

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

    65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forestville and 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
24.5 mi · 62%
Capital Beltway
11.1 mi · 28%
Russell Street
1.03 mi · 3%
West Baltimore Street
0.59 mi · 1%
MD 295 North
0.45 mi · 1%
Pennsylvania Avenue
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

24.5 mi · 00h 34m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
33.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maryland City
00h 25m from Forestville
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Forestville and Partly Sunny near Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Maryland City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Forestville and 19.7 miles from Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Forestville and Partly Sunny near Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near Maryland City

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

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

15 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

16 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

27 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

28 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forestville and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 33.84 mi (54.46 km).

Forestville

#1 Forestville

Place in Maryland, USA

Population2,929
Coordinates38.8451100, -76.8749700
Altitude85
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: (-76.875007, 38.845078)
End: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.24 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.28
2.76 gal · 10.48 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.64 $11.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.35 $12.69
Premium $4.95 $6.84 $13.67
Diesel $5.98 $8.25 $16.50

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Forestville and Baltimore. The current time is 03:28:19.

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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.