How far is Friendly, MD from Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Friendly, MD to Baltimore, MD is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
50.2 mi
01h 05m
Flight
42.09 mi
67.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.09 mi
Kilometers
67.74 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.2 mi
Kilometers
80.79 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baltimore
Fri, Apr 17, 4:31 AM EDT
Return by in Friendly
Fri, Apr 17, 5:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Friendly
2026-04-17T03:26
Arrive Baltimore
Fri, Apr 17, 4:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Friendly
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
Greenbelt
MD

City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Friendly
23.7 mi
00h 32m
To Baltimore
26.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Allentown Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Allentown Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Allentown Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Allentown Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    1130 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Capital Beltway

  5. 5

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

    1285 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

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

    1100 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    24.5 mi · 34 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Paca Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    86 m · 26 sec

  12. 12

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

    65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Friendly and Baltimore.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
24.5 mi · 49%
Capital Beltway
11.9 mi · 24%
Allentown Road
8.22 mi · 16%
Russell Street
1.03 mi · 2%
West Baltimore Street
0.59 mi · 1%
MD 295 North
0.45 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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenbelt
00h 32m from Friendly
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Friendly and Chance Rain Showers near Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Greenbelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Friendly and 26.5 miles from Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.23 one way or $14.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Friendly and Chance Rain Showers near Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near Greenbelt

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 Greenbelt and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.5 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 4.8 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 Greenbelt.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

6 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

16 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

26 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Friendly and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 42.09 mi (67.74 km).

Friendly

#1 Friendly

Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population9,250
Coordinates38.7517800, -76.9785900
Altitude71
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: Old Fort Road (-76.978592, 38.751776)
End: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.71 L · about $7.23
Round trip
$14.46
3.54 gal · 13.42 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.23 $14.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.14 $16.28
Premium $4.95 $8.77 $17.54
Diesel $5.98 $10.58 $21.17

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Friendly and Baltimore. The current time is 03:26:43.

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.