How far is Highfield-Cascade, MD from Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Highfield-Cascade, MD to Baltimore, MD is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
66.57 mi
01h 25m
Flight
54.95 mi
88.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.95 mi
Kilometers
88.44 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.57 mi
Kilometers
107.14 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baltimore
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM EDT
Return by in Highfield-Cascade
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highfield-Cascade
2026-04-23T01:52
Arrive Baltimore
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highfield-Cascade
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
Mount Airy
MD

City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States

From Highfield-Cascade
35.7 mi
00h 42m
To Baltimore
30.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Highfield-Cascade and Baltimore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Highfield-Cascade and Baltimore.

  1. 1

    Start on Cascade Road

    862 ft · 40 sec · Cascade Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highfield Road

    794 ft · 40 sec · Highfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Military Road

    2952 ft · 59 sec · Military Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Sabillasville Road

    7.6 mi · 14 min · Sabillasville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Church Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Church Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Jimtown Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jimtown Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Creagerstown Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Creagerstown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Woodsboro Creagerstown Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Woodsboro Creagerstown Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodsboro Pike

    13 m · 1 sec · Woodsboro Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Woodsboro Pike

    2925 ft · 1 min · Woodsboro Pike

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Woodsboro Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Woodsboro Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1753 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    890 ft · 18 sec · Walnut Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Green Valley Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Green Valley Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto I 70 East

    2061 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    2879 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore

    1.5 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Russell Street North

    1 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  28. 28

    Continue on South Paca Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street

  30. 30

    Turn left

    86 m · 26 sec

  31. 31

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

    65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highfield-Cascade 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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
28.8 mi · 43%
Sabillasville Road
7.63 mi · 11%
Green Valley Road
7.37 mi · 11%
Woodsboro Road
4.99 mi · 7%
Baltimore Beltway
4.69 mi · 7%
I 95 North
3.58 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Merge slight left

12.8 mi · 00h 14m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
54.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Airy
00h 42m from Highfield-Cascade
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Highfield-Cascade and Mostly Sunny near Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Highfield-Cascade to Baltimore?

The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Mount Airy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Highfield-Cascade and 30.8 miles from Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Highfield-Cascade and Mostly Sunny near Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Airy

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Airy, 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 Mount Airy.

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

20 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

22 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Rockville station

32 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

45 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highfield-Cascade and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 54.95 mi (88.44 km).

Highfield-Cascade

#1 Highfield-Cascade

Census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland

Population1,112
Coordinates39.7161600, -77.4828200
Altitude422
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: Cascade Road (-77.483094, 39.716345)
End: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.89 L · about $9.60
Round trip
$19.20
4.7 gal · 17.78 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.60 $19.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.81 $21.62
Premium $4.95 $11.64 $23.28
Diesel $5.98 $14.05 $28.11

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Highfield-Cascade and Baltimore. The current time is 01:52:16.

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.