How far is Rising Sun, MD from Baltimore, MD?
The driving distance from Rising Sun, MD to Baltimore, MD is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rising Sun and Baltimore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rising Sun and Baltimore.
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Start on South Queen Street
22 m · 9 sec · South Queen Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2243 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Rising Sun Road
2649 ft · 51 sec · Rising Sun Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Jacob Tome Highway
64 m · 4 sec · Jacob Tome Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Jacob Tome Highway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Jacob Tome Highway
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Turn left onto Perrylawn Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · Perrylawn Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Baltimore
1661 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
25.3 mi · 29 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
1.5 km · 1 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Take the exit slight left toward Moravia Road
2796 ft · 54 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravia Road
105 m · 16 sec · Moravia Road
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Turn slight right onto US 40 West: Pulaski Highway
3239 ft · 2 min
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Turn straight onto Pulaski Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Pulaski Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Pulaski Highway
1.1 mi · 3 min · Pulaski Highway
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Turn slight left
36 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto North Ellwood Avenue
81 m · 13 sec · North Ellwood Avenue
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Turn right onto East Fayette Street
2.1 mi · 6 min · 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 Rising Sun 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.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
25.3 mi · 00h 29m
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 Sunny leaving Rising Sun and Sunny near Baltimore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rising Sun to Baltimore?
The road trip is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Perryman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Rising Sun and 28.2 miles from Baltimore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.20 one way or $14.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rising Sun and Sunny near Baltimore.
Stop Ideas Near Perryman
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 Perryman.
Aberdeen
Pennsylvania Station
Newark
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rising Sun and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 40.63 mi (65.39 km).
#1 Rising Sun
Rising Sun is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.6978900, -76.0627300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| 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: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $3.96 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $8.32 | $16.64 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $8.91 | $17.81 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
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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