How far is Glenarden, MD from Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Glenarden, MD to Baltimore, MD is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
33.08 mi
00h 44m
Flight
28.31 mi
45.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.31 mi
Kilometers
45.56 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.08 mi
Kilometers
53.24 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 6:51 AM EDT
Return by in Glenarden
Sun, Apr 19, 7:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glenarden
2026-04-19T06:06
Arrive Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 6:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

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

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
Fort George G Mead Junction
MD

City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America

From Glenarden
16.2 mi
00h 22m
To Baltimore
16.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on McLain Avenue

    611 ft · 25 sec · McLain Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brightseat Road

    2918 ft · 1 min · Brightseat Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Ardwick Ardmore Road

    846 ft · 27 sec · Ardwick Ardmore Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Highway

    1933 ft · 35 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Whitfield Chapel Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Whitfield Chapel Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Annapolis Road

    2025 ft · 46 sec · Annapolis Road

  7. 7

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

    1747 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway

  9. 9

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

    1285 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

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

    1100 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    24.5 mi · 34 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Paca Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    86 m · 26 sec

  16. 16

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

    65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glenarden 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
24.5 mi · 74%
Capital Beltway
1.92 mi · 6%
Whitfield Chapel Road
1.63 mi · 5%
Russell Street
1.03 mi · 3%
West Baltimore Street
0.59 mi · 2%
Brightseat Road
0.55 mi · 2%
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 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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort George G Mead Junction
00h 22m from Glenarden
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Glenarden and Rain Showers near Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Fort George G Mead Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Glenarden and 16.9 miles from Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Glenarden and Rain Showers near Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near Fort George G Mead Junction

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 Fort George G Mead Junction and the surrounding midpoint area.
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City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Riverdale Park Town Hall

Riverdale , MD
5008 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737
Rating 3.8/5 5 reviews City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 11.9 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 Fort George G Mead Junction.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

11 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

20 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

Rockville station

31 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glenarden and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 28.31 mi (45.56 km).

Glenarden

#1 Glenarden

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

Population6,151
Coordinates38.9292800, -76.8616400
Altitude31
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: McLain Avenue (-76.861537, 38.929029)
End: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.42 L · about $4.78
Round trip
$9.56
2.34 gal · 8.84 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.78 $9.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.38 $10.76
Premium $4.95 $5.80 $11.59
Diesel $5.98 $7.00 $13.99

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Glenarden and Baltimore. The current time is 06:06:57.

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.