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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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.
City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
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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.
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Start on Allentown Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Allentown Road
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Continue on Allentown Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · Allentown Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
1130 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
11.9 mi · 16 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway
1285 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
1100 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
24.5 mi · 34 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Continue on Russell Street
1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
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Continue on South Paca Street
1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street
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Turn right onto West Baltimore Street
3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street
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Turn left
86 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
65 m · 6 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 Friendly and Baltimore.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenbelt.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Friendly and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 42.09 mi (67.74 km).
#1 Friendly
Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 9,250 |
| Coordinates | 38.7517800, -76.9785900 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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