How far is Lonaconing, MD from Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Lonaconing, MD to Baltimore, MD is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.77 mi
02h 33m
Flight
127.8 mi
205.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.8 mi
Kilometers
205.68 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.77 mi
Kilometers
249.08 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baltimore
Thu, Apr 23, 8:30 AM EDT
Return by in Lonaconing
Thu, Apr 23, 11:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lonaconing
2026-04-23T05:57
Arrive Baltimore
Thu, Apr 23, 8:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lonaconing
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
Halfway
MD

City in Oregon, USA

From Lonaconing
77.1 mi
01h 16m
To Baltimore
77.7 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 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 Lonaconing and Baltimore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lonaconing and Baltimore.

  1. 1

    Start on Ayers Alley

    29 m · 9 sec · Ayers Alley

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3201 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lower Georges Creek Road Southwest

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Lower Georges Creek Road Southwest

  4. 4

    Continue on New Georges Creek Road Southwest

    1579 ft · 40 sec · New Georges Creek Road Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Paradise Street Southwest

    1 km · 2 min · Paradise Street Southwest

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto New Georges Creek Road Southwest

    3.3 mi · 5 min · New Georges Creek Road Southwest

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2717 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto National Freeway

    45.7 mi · 52 min · National Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

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

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

  11. 11

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

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

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

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

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

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

    2879 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

  17. 17

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

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore

    1.5 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Russell Street North

    1 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  22. 22

    Continue on South Paca Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    86 m · 26 sec

  25. 25

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

    65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lonaconing and 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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
86.6 mi · 56%
National Freeway
45.7 mi · 30%
Baltimore Beltway
4.69 mi · 3%
New Georges Creek Road Southwest
4.15 mi · 3%
I 95 North
3.58 mi · 2%
Lower Georges Creek Road Southwest
1.72 mi · 1%
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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
127.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Halfway
01h 16m from Lonaconing
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lonaconing 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 Lonaconing to Baltimore?

The road trip is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Halfway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Lonaconing and 77.7 miles from Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.31 one way or $44.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lonaconing and Mostly Sunny near Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near Halfway

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

4 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Martinsburg station

25 mi away
229 East Martin St.
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

33 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
BUS

Hancock, MD

35 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lonaconing and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 127.8 mi (205.68 km).

Lonaconing

#1 Lonaconing

Town in Maryland, United States

Population1,096
Coordinates39.5659200, -78.9803000
Altitude454
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: Ayers Alley (-78.980229, 39.565991)
End: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.46 gal
20.67 L · about $22.31
Round trip
$44.62
10.92 gal · 41.34 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.31 $44.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.11 $50.22
Premium $4.95 $27.05 $54.10
Diesel $5.98 $32.65 $65.30

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 Lonaconing and Baltimore. The current time is 05:57:04.

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.