How far is Rising Sun, MD from City of Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Rising Sun, MD to City of Baltimore, MD is about 50 miles (80.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.96 mi
01h 14m
Flight
41.36 mi
66.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.36 mi
Kilometers
66.56 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.96 mi
Kilometers
80.4 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Baltimore
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM EDT
Return by in Rising Sun
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rising Sun
2026-04-22T23:09
Arrive City of Baltimore
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rising Sun
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
Reisterstown
MD

Census designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States

From Rising Sun
25 mi
00h 37m
To City of Baltimore
25 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rising Sun and City of Baltimore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rising Sun and City of Baltimore.

  1. 1

    Start on Baptist Road

    3076 ft · 2 min · Baptist Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Taneytown Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Taneytown Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on West Baltimore Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Baltimore Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Trevanion Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Trevanion Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Antrim Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Antrim Boulevard

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Taneytown Pike

    39 m · 4 sec · Taneytown Pike

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Taneytown Pike

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Taneytown Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on College View Boulevard

    1.1 km · 57 sec · College View Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Baltimore Boulevard

    10 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Westminster Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Westminster Pike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Expressway

    9.2 mi · 12 min · Northwest Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 695 East: Towson

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 83 South: Baltimore

    3120 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Jones Falls Expressway

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Jones Falls Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward Pleasant Street

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Pleasant Street

    48 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto East Pleasant Street

    44 m · 12 sec · East Pleasant Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Guilford Avenue

    1179 ft · 40 sec · Guilford Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Fayette Street

    99 m · 9 sec · East Fayette Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rising Sun and City of 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taneytown Pike
10.5 mi · 21%
Baltimore Boulevard
10 mi · 20%
Northwest Expressway
9.23 mi · 18%
Jones Falls Expressway
8.64 mi · 17%
Baltimore Beltway
4.55 mi · 9%
Westminster Pike
1.55 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore Boulevard

Continue on Baltimore Boulevard

10 mi · 00h 15m

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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
41.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reisterstown
00h 37m from Rising Sun
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Rising Sun and 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 Rising Sun to City of Baltimore?

The road trip is about 50 miles (80.4 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Reisterstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Rising Sun and 25 miles from City of Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.19 one way or $14.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Rising Sun and Cloudy near City of Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near Reisterstown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Reisterstown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Reisterstown.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

33 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

48 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

50 mi away
100 South East Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rising Sun and City of Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 41.36 mi (66.56 km).

Rising Sun

#1 Rising Sun

Town of the United States

Population2,784
Coordinates39.6773200, -77.2038700
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
City of Baltimore

#2 City of Baltimore

Independent city in Maryland, United States

Population621,849
Coordinates39.2903800, -76.6121900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Rising Sun (-77.20387, 39.67732)
End: City of Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.67 L · about $7.19
Round trip
$14.38
3.52 gal · 13.34 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.19 $14.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.09 $16.19
Premium $4.95 $8.72 $17.44
Diesel $5.98 $10.52 $21.05

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 Rising Sun and City of Baltimore. The current time is 23:09:43.

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.