How far is Point of Rocks, MD from Baltimore, MD?
The driving distance from Point of Rocks, MD to Baltimore, MD is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06m.
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.
City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Point of Rocks and Baltimore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Point of Rocks and Baltimore.
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Start on Kanawha Avenue
39 m · 11 sec · Kanawha Avenue
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Turn left onto Ballenger Creek Pike
575 ft · 17 sec · Ballenger Creek Pike
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Turn right onto Clay Street
58 m · 4 sec · Clay Street
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Turn right onto Catoctin Mountain Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Catoctin Mountain Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Catoctin Mountain Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Catoctin Mountain Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Catoctin Mountain Highway
9.5 mi · 12 min · Catoctin Mountain Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Baltimore, Washington
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
23 mi · 25 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 Point of Rocks and Baltimore.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 East
Merge slight left
23 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Point of Rocks and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Baltimore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Point of Rocks to Baltimore?
The road trip is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Mount Airy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Point of Rocks and 30.9 miles from Baltimore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Point of Rocks and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Baltimore.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Airy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Airy.
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Rockville station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Point of Rocks and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 49.59 mi (79.8 km).
#1 Point of Rocks
Point of Rocks is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2759400, -77.5391500 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| 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: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $4.03 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.64 | $10.12 | $20.24 |
| Premium | $4.96 | $10.81 | $21.62 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $13.84 | $27.67 |
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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