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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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Halfway Point
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Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States
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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.
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Start on Veterans Way
36 m · 10 sec · Veterans Way
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Turn left onto Center Street
32 m · 10 sec · Center Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
716 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Ridge Road
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Continue on Ridge Road
115 m · 14 sec · Ridge Road
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Take the exit slight right
2734 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore
9.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
1056 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie
2879 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Russell Street North
1 km · 2 min
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Continue on Russell Street
1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
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Continue on South Paca Street
1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street
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Turn right onto West Baltimore Street
3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street
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Turn left
86 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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?
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Airy and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 29.6 mi (47.63 km).
#1 Mount Airy
City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 9,502 |
| Coordinates | 39.3762100, -77.1547000 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baltimore
The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area.
| Population | 586,131 |
| Coordinates | 39.2903800, -76.6121900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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