How far is Marlow Heights, MD from City of Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Marlow Heights, MD to City of Baltimore, MD is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
40.02 mi
01h 03m
Flight
36.45 mi
58.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.45 mi
Kilometers
58.66 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.02 mi
Kilometers
64.4 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 5:42 PM EDT
Return by in Marlow Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 6:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marlow Heights
2026-04-19T16:38
Arrive City of Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 5:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marlow Heights
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
South Laurel
MD

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Marlow Heights
20 mi
00h 31m
To City of Baltimore
20 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 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 Marlow Heights and City of Baltimore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marlow Heights and City of Baltimore.

  1. 1

    Start on Lyons Street

    805 ft · 22 sec · Lyons Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 26th Avenue

    154 m · 18 sec · 26th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Iverson Street

    1885 ft · 42 sec · Iverson Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Branch Avenue

    1679 ft · 54 sec · Branch Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Branch Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Branch Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Southern Avenue Southeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southern Avenue Southeast

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast

    2003 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Fort Davis Drive Southeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Davis Drive Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ridge Road Southeast

    1.2 km · 1 min · Ridge Road Southeast

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue Northeast

    1 mi · 2 min · Minnesota Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast

    111 m · 22 sec · Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Kenilworth Avenue Northeast

    877 ft · 18 sec · Kenilworth Avenue Northeast

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    2038 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    30.2 mi · 42 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Paca Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    86 m · 26 sec

  20. 20

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

    65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marlow Heights 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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
2 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
30.2 mi · 76%
Branch Avenue
1.26 mi · 3%
Fort Davis Drive Southeast
1.22 mi · 3%
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
1.11 mi · 3%
Russell Street
1.03 mi · 3%
Minnesota Avenue Northeast
1.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

30.2 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
36.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Laurel
00h 31m from Marlow Heights
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Marlow Heights 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 Marlow Heights to City of Baltimore?

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

South Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Marlow Heights and 20 miles from City of Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Marlow Heights and Rain Showers near City of Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near South Laurel

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 South Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.9 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
City of Bowie
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
15901 Excalibur Rd, Bowie, MD 20716
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews City Hall,City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 8.1 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Laurel.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

13 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

19 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

23 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

26 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marlow Heights and City of Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 36.45 mi (58.66 km).

Marlow Heights

#1 Marlow Heights

Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population5,618
Coordinates38.8334500, -76.9516400
Altitude79
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: Marlow Heights (-76.95164, 38.83345)
End: City of Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.35 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.52
2.82 gal · 10.7 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.76 $11.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.48 $12.97
Premium $4.95 $6.99 $13.97
Diesel $5.98 $8.43 $16.86

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 Marlow Heights and City of Baltimore. The current time is 16:38:59.

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.