How far is Morningside, MD from Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Morningside, MD to Baltimore, MD is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
40.83 mi
00h 56m
Flight
35.15 mi
56.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.15 mi
Kilometers
56.57 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.83 mi
Kilometers
65.71 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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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 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baltimore
Thu, Apr 23, 6:52 AM EDT
Return by in Morningside
Thu, Apr 23, 7:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morningside
2026-04-23T05:56
Arrive Baltimore
Thu, Apr 23, 6:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morningside
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 Morningside
20.3 mi
00h 28m
To Baltimore
20.5 mi
00h 28m

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
3 to 7 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 Morningside and Baltimore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Larkspur Road

    655 ft · 29 sec · Larkspur Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Morgan Road

    1562 ft · 54 sec · Morgan Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marianne Drive

    157 m · 23 sec · Marianne Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Suitland Road

    2067 ft · 43 sec · Suitland Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Allentown Road

    3166 ft · 1 min · Allentown Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    1130 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Capital Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    1285 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

    1100 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    24.5 mi · 34 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Paca Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    86 m · 26 sec

  15. 15

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

    65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morningside 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
24.5 mi · 60%
Capital Beltway
11.9 mi · 29%
Russell Street
1.03 mi · 3%
Allentown Road
0.6 mi · 1%
West Baltimore Street
0.59 mi · 1%
MD 295 North
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

24.5 mi · 00h 34m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
35.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Laurel
00h 28m from Morningside
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morningside 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 Morningside to Baltimore?

The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 20.3 miles from Morningside and 20.5 miles from Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morningside and Mostly Sunny near 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 14.6 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 10.3 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 7.8 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 Morningside and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 35.15 mi (56.57 km).

Morningside

#1 Morningside

Town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population2,086
Coordinates38.8301100, -76.8913600
Altitude81
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: Larkspur Road (-76.891364, 38.830075)
End: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
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 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.44 gal
5.45 L · about $5.88
Round trip
$11.77
2.88 gal · 10.9 L
Estimated CO2
12.8 kg one way
Round trip: 25.6 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.88 $11.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.62 $13.25
Premium $4.95 $7.13 $14.27
Diesel $5.98 $8.61 $17.22

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 Morningside and Baltimore. The current time is 05:56:30.

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.