How far is Leonardtown, MD from Baltimore, MD?
The driving distance from Leonardtown, MD to Baltimore, MD is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leonardtown and Baltimore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leonardtown and Baltimore.
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Start on Fenwick Street
14 m · 7 sec · Fenwick Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
2131 ft · 50 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Point Lookout Road
11.7 mi · 19 min · Point Lookout Road
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Take the ramp straight
126 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight right onto Three Notch Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Three Notch Road
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Continue on Leonardtown Road
10.6 mi · 15 min · Leonardtown Road
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Turn right onto Mattawoman Beantown Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Mattawoman Beantown Road
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Merge slight left onto Crain Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Crain Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Crain Highway
13 mi · 18 min · Crain Highway
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Continue on South East Crain Highway
10.8 mi · 16 min · South East Crain Highway
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Continue on Robert Crain Highway
7.1 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway
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Merge slight left
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore
1769 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
4 mi · 6 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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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 Leonardtown and Baltimore.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Crain Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Crain Highway
13 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leonardtown 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 Leonardtown to Baltimore?
The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Rosaryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Leonardtown and 44.2 miles from Baltimore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69 miles (111.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.42 one way or $24.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Leonardtown and Rain Showers near Baltimore.
Stop Ideas Near Rosaryville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rosaryville.
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Washington Union Station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leonardtown and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 69.05 mi (111.12 km).
#1 Leonardtown
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,912 |
| Coordinates | 38.2912400, -76.6357900 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| 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: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $4.09 | $12.42 | $24.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.98 | $27.96 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.06 | $30.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.18 | $36.36 |
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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