How far is Middletown, MD from Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Middletown, MD to Baltimore, MD is about 82.6 miles (133 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
82.64 mi
01h 41m
Flight
69.46 mi
111.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.46 mi
Kilometers
111.79 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.64 mi
Kilometers
133 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baltimore
Fri, Apr 24, 5:42 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Fri, Apr 24, 7:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-24T04:01
Arrive Baltimore
Fri, Apr 24, 5:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
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
Rosaryville
MD

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

From Middletown
40.2 mi
00h 50m
To Baltimore
42.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Baltimore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rock Point Road

    7 mi · 10 min · Rock Point Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    100 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Crain Highway

    24.9 mi · 37 min · Crain Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Crain Highway

    13 mi · 18 min · Crain Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on South East Crain Highway

    10.8 mi · 16 min · South East Crain Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Robert Crain Highway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore

    1769 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    4 mi · 6 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Paca Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    86 m · 26 sec

  16. 16

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

    65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crain Highway
37.9 mi · 46%
Robert Crain Highway
16.1 mi · 19%
South East Crain Highway
10.8 mi · 13%
Rock Point Road
6.95 mi · 8%
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
3.98 mi · 5%
Baltimore Beltway
1.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Crain Highway

Merge slight left onto Crain Highway

24.9 mi · 00h 37m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
69.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosaryville
00h 50m from Middletown
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Middletown and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Baltimore?

The road trip is about 82.6 miles (133 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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 40.2 miles from Middletown and 42.4 miles from Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.93 one way or $23.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Middletown and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near Rosaryville

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 Rosaryville and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.5 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
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 12.1 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rosaryville.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

22 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

23 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Lorton station

36 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 69.46 mi (111.79 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

Town in Maryland, USA

Population4,910
Coordinates38.3076300, -76.8844100
Altitude5
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: Rock Point Road (-76.884304, 38.307677)
End: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.04 L · about $11.93
Round trip
$23.86
5.84 gal · 22.08 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.93 $23.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.43 $26.86
Premium $4.95 $14.47 $28.93
Diesel $5.98 $17.46 $34.92

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Baltimore. The current time is 04:01:27.

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.