How far is Garrison, MD from City of Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Garrison, MD to City of Baltimore, MD is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
15.8 mi
00h 25m
Flight
11.25 mi
18.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.25 mi
Kilometers
18.11 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.8 mi
Kilometers
25.42 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Baltimore
Sat, May 2, 6:42 PM EDT
Return by in Garrison
Sat, May 2, 7:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garrison
2026-05-02T18:16
Arrive City of Baltimore
Sat, May 2, 6:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Garrison
10:00 PM EDT
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
Mays Chapel
MD

Census designated place

From Garrison
7.9 mi
00h 12m
To City of Baltimore
7.9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Garrison and City of Baltimore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Garrison and City of Baltimore.

  1. 1

    Start on Kenmar Avenue

    14 m · 9 sec · Kenmar Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Reisterstown Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Reisterstown Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Reisterstown Road

    72 m · 5 sec · Reisterstown Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 695 East

    1627 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Baltimore Beltway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 83 South: Baltimore

    3120 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jones Falls Expressway

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Jones Falls Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward Pleasant Street

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Pleasant Street

    48 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto East Pleasant Street

    44 m · 12 sec · East Pleasant Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Guilford Avenue

    1179 ft · 40 sec · Guilford Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Fayette Street

    99 m · 9 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 Garrison and City of 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jones Falls Expressway
8.64 mi · 55%
Baltimore Beltway
3.71 mi · 23%
Reisterstown Road
1.96 mi · 12%
I 83 South
0.59 mi · 4%
I 695 East
0.31 mi · 2%
Pleasant Street
0.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Jones Falls Expressway

Merge slight left onto Jones Falls Expressway

8.64 mi · 00h 13m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
11.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mays Chapel
00h 12m from Garrison
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Garrison and Chance Light Rain near City of Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Garrison to City of Baltimore?

The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Mays Chapel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Garrison and 7.9 miles from City of Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Garrison and Chance Light Rain near City of Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near Mays Chapel

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mays Chapel, 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 Mays Chapel.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

27 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Aberdeen

43 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

56 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garrison and City of Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 11.25 mi (18.11 km).

Garrison

#1 Garrison

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

Population8,823
Coordinates39.4059400, -76.7605300
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
City of Baltimore

#2 City of Baltimore

Independent city in Maryland, United States

Population621,849
Coordinates39.2903800, -76.6121900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Garrison (-76.76053, 39.40594)
End: City of Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.11 L · about $2.29
Round trip
$4.58
1.12 gal · 4.22 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.29 $4.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.58 $5.15
Premium $4.95 $2.77 $5.55
Diesel $5.98 $3.35 $6.70

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Garrison and City of Baltimore. The current time is 18:16:23.

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.