How far is Hillsmere Shores, MD from City of Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Hillsmere Shores, MD to City of Baltimore, MD is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
31.39 mi
00h 45m
Flight
25 mi
40.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25 mi
Kilometers
40.24 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.39 mi
Kilometers
50.51 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 10:37 AM EDT
Return by in Hillsmere Shores
Sun, Apr 19, 11:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsmere Shores
2026-04-19T09:52
Arrive City of Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 10:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
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 Hillsmere Shores
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
Kensington
MD

Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Hillsmere Shores
15.7 mi
00h 22m
To City of Baltimore
15.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph NW
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 Hillsmere Shores and City of Baltimore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hillsmere Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hillsmere Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Forest Drive

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Forest Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Aris T Allen Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Aris T Allen Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Aris T Allen Boulevard

    1 mi · 1 min · Aris T Allen Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 97, US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington, Baltimore

    1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 97 North: Baltimore

    1 km · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway

  11. 11

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

    1769 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    4 mi · 6 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Paca Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    86 m · 26 sec

  17. 17

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

    65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsmere Shores 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 97 North
17 mi · 54%
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
3.98 mi · 13%
Forest Drive
2.42 mi · 8%
Aris T Allen Boulevard
1.76 mi · 6%
Baltimore Beltway
1.11 mi · 4%
I 695 West
1.07 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 97 North

Keep slight left

10.4 mi · 00h 12m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
25 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kensington
00h 22m from Hillsmere Shores
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hillsmere Shores and Rain Showers near City of Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Hillsmere Shores and 15.7 miles from City of Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hillsmere Shores and Rain Showers near City of Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near Kensington

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 Kensington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

15 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

29 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

32 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsmere Shores and City of Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 25 mi (40.24 km).

Hillsmere Shores

#1 Hillsmere Shores

Unincorporated community

Population2,872
Coordinates38.9401100, -76.4949600
Altitude16
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: Hillsmere Shores (-76.49496, 38.94011)
End: City of Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.19 L · about $4.54
Round trip
$9.07
2.22 gal · 8.38 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.54 $9.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.10 $10.21
Premium $4.95 $5.50 $11.00
Diesel $5.98 $6.64 $13.28

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 Hillsmere Shores and City of Baltimore. The current time is 09:52:27.

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.