How far is Gambrills, MD from Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Gambrills, MD to Baltimore, MD is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.47 mi
00h 29m
Flight
15.69 mi
25.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.69 mi
Kilometers
25.25 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.47 mi
Kilometers
32.95 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baltimore
Fri, Nov 6, 10:04 AM EST
Return by in Gambrills
Fri, Nov 6, 10:34 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gambrills
2026-11-06T09:34
Arrive Baltimore
Fri, Nov 6, 10:04 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:30 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gambrills
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ferndale
MD

Town in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

From Gambrills
10.1 mi
00h 14m
To Baltimore
10.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Road

    980 ft · 49 sec · Maple Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gambrills Road

    145 m · 18 sec · Gambrills Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Annapolis Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Annapolis Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Robert Crain Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Robert Crain Highway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore

    1769 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    4 mi · 6 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  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 Gambrills 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Robert Crain Highway
10.4 mi · 51%
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
3.98 mi · 19%
Annapolis Road
1.15 mi · 6%
Baltimore Beltway
1.11 mi · 5%
I 695 West
1.07 mi · 5%
Russell Street
1.03 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Robert Crain Highway

Merge slight left

8.93 mi · 00h 10m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
15.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferndale
00h 14m from Gambrills
Leave By
7:30 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Gambrills and Patchy Fog near Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Gambrills and 10.3 miles from Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.86 one way or $5.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Gambrills and Patchy Fog near Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near Ferndale

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 Ferndale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 8.4 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.2 mi away

Relay Town Hall

Halethorpe , MD
1710 Arlington Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ferndale.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

5 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

32 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

42 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gambrills and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 15.69 mi (25.25 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Gambrills

Gambrills is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0670500, -76.6652400
Altitude46
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: Maple Road (-76.665424, 39.066897)
End: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.73 L · about $2.86
Round trip
$5.71
1.44 gal · 5.46 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.97 $2.86 $5.71
Mid-grade $4.58 $3.30 $6.60
Premium $4.90 $3.53 $7.06
Diesel $6.31 $4.54 $9.09

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Gambrills and Baltimore. The current time is 09:34:47.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.