How far is La Vale, MD from City of Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from La Vale, MD to City of Baltimore, MD is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.9 miles (193 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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
142.56 mi
02h 46m
Flight
119.93 mi
193.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.93 mi
Kilometers
193.01 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.56 mi
Kilometers
229.43 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Baltimore
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM EDT
Return by in La Vale
Thu, Apr 23, 7:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Vale
2026-04-23T02:00
Arrive City of Baltimore
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Vale
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
Funkstown
MD

Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States

From La Vale
71.2 mi
01h 23m
To City of Baltimore
71.4 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 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 La Vale and City of Baltimore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    23 m · 6 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto National Highway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · National Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on North Mechanic Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · North Mechanic Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto National Freeway

    37 mi · 41 min · National Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

    3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

  8. 8

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

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

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

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

    2879 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

  14. 14

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

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Russell Street North

    1 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South Paca Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    86 m · 26 sec

  22. 22

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

    65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Vale and City of Baltimore.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
77.4 mi · 54%
National Freeway
37 mi · 26%
Baltimore
9.14 mi · 6%
Baltimore Beltway
4.69 mi · 3%
I 95 North
3.58 mi · 3%
National Highway
2.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

66.3 mi · 01h 11m

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
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
119.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Funkstown
01h 23m from La Vale
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving La Vale and Mostly Sunny near City of Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Funkstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.2 miles from La Vale and 71.4 miles from City of Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 119.9 miles (193 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.55 one way or $41.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Vale and Mostly Sunny near City of Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near Funkstown

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

4 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Martinsburg station

28 mi away
229 East Martin St.
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

32 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
RAIL

Frederick, MD

34 mi away
100 South East Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Vale and City of Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 119.93 mi (193.01 km).

La Vale

#1 La Vale

Census designated place

Population3,551
Coordinates39.6556400, -78.8105800
Altitude239
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: La Vale (-78.81058, 39.65564)
End: City of Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.03 gal
19.04 L · about $20.55
Round trip
$41.11
10.06 gal · 38.08 L
Estimated CO2
44.7 kg one way
Round trip: 89.4 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.55 $41.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.13 $46.27
Premium $4.95 $24.92 $49.84
Diesel $5.98 $30.08 $60.16

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 La Vale and City of Baltimore. The current time is 02:00:05.

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.