How far is Ilchester, MD from Baltimore, MD?
The driving distance from Ilchester, MD to Baltimore, MD is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ilchester and Baltimore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ilchester and Baltimore.
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Start on the route
104 m · 45 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Ilchester Road
539 ft · 15 sec · Ilchester Road
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Continue on River Road
1493 ft · 49 sec · River Road
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Turn slight right onto Thistle Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Thistle Road
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Turn straight onto Frederick Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Frederick Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
1382 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Russell Street North
1 km · 2 min
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Continue on Russell Street
1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
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Continue on South Paca Street
1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street
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Turn right onto West Baltimore Street
3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street
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Turn left
86 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ilchester and Baltimore.
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.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
2.46 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Ilchester and Chance Rain Showers near Baltimore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ilchester to Baltimore?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Arbutus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Ilchester and 6.4 miles from Baltimore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.87 one way or $3.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Ilchester and Chance Rain Showers near Baltimore.
Stop Ideas Near Arbutus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arbutus.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ilchester and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 8.6 mi (13.84 km).
#1 Ilchester
Ilchester is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2509400, -76.7646900 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baltimore
The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area.
| Population | 586,131 |
| Coordinates | 39.2903800, -76.6121900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.24 | $1.87 | $3.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $2.26 | $4.53 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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