How far is New Carrollton, MD from City of Baltimore, MD?
The driving distance from New Carrollton, MD to City of Baltimore, MD is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Carrollton and City of Baltimore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Carrollton and City of Baltimore.
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Start on Carrollton Parkway
33 m · 9 sec · Carrollton Parkway
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Turn right onto Lamont Drive
2118 ft · 1 min · Lamont Drive
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Turn right onto Good Luck Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Good Luck Road
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Turn left onto Hanover Parkway
2490 ft · 1 min · Hanover Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hanover Parkway
17 m · 2 sec · Hanover Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Hanover Parkway
1083 ft · 31 sec · Hanover Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hanover Parkway
18 m · 2 sec · Hanover Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Hanover Parkway
1.1 km · 2 min · Hanover Parkway
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Turn left onto Greenbelt Road
145 m · 19 sec · Greenbelt Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward MD 295 North: Baltimore-Washington Parkway North
1238 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
24.1 mi · 33 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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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 New Carrollton and City of 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.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
24.1 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving New Carrollton and Mostly Cloudy near City of Baltimore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Carrollton to City of Baltimore?
The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Jessup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from New Carrollton and 14.5 miles from City of Baltimore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around New Carrollton and Mostly Cloudy near City of Baltimore.
Stop Ideas Near Jessup
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jessup.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Carrollton and City of Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 26.39 mi (42.47 km).
#1 New Carrollton
City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 12,909 |
| Coordinates | 38.9698300, -76.8799700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Baltimore
Independent city in Maryland, United States
| Population | 621,849 |
| Coordinates | 39.2903800, -76.6121900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: City of Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.05 | $10.11 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
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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