How far is Mount Airy, MD from Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Mount Airy, MD to Baltimore, MD is about 37.3 miles (60 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.29 mi
00h 42m
Flight
29.6 mi
47.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.6 mi
Kilometers
47.63 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.29 mi
Kilometers
60.01 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 8:30 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Airy
Sun, Apr 19, 9:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Airy
2026-04-19T07:48
Arrive Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 8:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mount Airy
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ellicott City
MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Mount Airy
18.6 mi
00h 21m
To Baltimore
18.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 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 Mount Airy and Baltimore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Airy and Baltimore.

  1. 1

    Start on Veterans Way

    36 m · 10 sec · Veterans Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Center Street

    32 m · 10 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    716 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Ridge Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Ridge Road

    115 m · 14 sec · Ridge Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2734 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

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

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

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

    2879 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

  14. 14

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

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Russell Street North

    1 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South Paca Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    86 m · 26 sec

  22. 22

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

    65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Airy and Baltimore.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ridge Road
24.4 mi · 66%
Baltimore Beltway
4.69 mi · 13%
I 95 North
3.58 mi · 10%
South Main Street
1.23 mi · 3%
Russell Street
1.03 mi · 3%
Russell Street North
0.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ridge Road

Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

9.14 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellicott City
00h 21m from Mount Airy
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Mount Airy 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 Mount Airy to Baltimore?

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Mount Airy and 18.6 miles from Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Mount Airy and Rain Showers near Baltimore.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Airy and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 29.6 mi (47.63 km).

Mount Airy

#1 Mount Airy

City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States

Population9,502
Coordinates39.3762100, -77.1547000
Altitude238
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: Veterans Way (-77.154613, 39.37616)
End: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.98 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.64 gal · 9.96 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.39 $10.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.07 $12.14
Premium $4.95 $6.54 $13.08
Diesel $5.98 $7.89 $15.79

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 Mount Airy and Baltimore. The current time is 07:48:21.

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.