How far is Saint Michaels, MD from City of Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Saint Michaels, MD to City of Baltimore, MD is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
72.43 mi
01h 49m
Flight
40.64 mi
65.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.64 mi
Kilometers
65.41 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.43 mi
Kilometers
116.57 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Baltimore
Sat, May 30, 8:33 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Michaels
Sat, May 30, 10:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Michaels
2026-05-30T06:43
Arrive City of Baltimore
Sat, May 30, 8:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Michaels
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
Stevensville
MD

Town in Montana, USA

From Saint Michaels
36.2 mi
00h 54m
To City of Baltimore
36.2 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Saint Michaels Weather
MD
Live fallback forecast
79°F
Saturday
Using Easton as the closest live forecast in the Talbot County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Michaels and City of Baltimore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Michaels and City of Baltimore.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    62 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Fremont Street

    83 m · 18 sec · South Fremont Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Canton Street

    79 m · 15 sec · Canton Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Talbot Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Talbot Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Saint Michaels Road

    7.8 mi · 14 min · Saint Michaels Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Easton Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · Easton Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    152 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Ocean Gateway

    35.7 mi · 50 min · Ocean Gateway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park

    2056 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway

    8 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore

    729 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore

    2268 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore

    1769 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    4 mi · 6 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South Paca Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    86 m · 26 sec

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

    65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Michaels 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Gateway
35.7 mi · 49%
Governor Ritchie Highway
8.04 mi · 11%
Saint Michaels Road
7.79 mi · 11%
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
3.98 mi · 5%
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
3.79 mi · 5%
I 97 North
3.16 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ocean Gateway

Merge slight right onto Ocean Gateway

35.7 mi · 00h 50m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.9 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stevensville
00h 54m from Saint Michaels
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Michaels and Sunny near City of Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Michaels to City of Baltimore?

The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Stevensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Saint Michaels and 36.2 miles from City of 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 31.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.46 one way or $20.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Michaels and Sunny near City of Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near Stevensville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stevensville, 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 Stevensville.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

7 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

29 mi away
29137 Newman Road
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

40 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

45 mi away
1515 North Charles Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Michaels and City of Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 40.64 mi (65.41 km).

Saint Michaels

#1 Saint Michaels

Town in Talbot County, Maryland, United States

Population1,029
Coordinates38.7851200, -76.2243900
Altitude2
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: Saint Michaels (-76.22439, 38.78512)
End: City of Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.68 L · about $10.46
Round trip
$20.92
5.12 gal · 19.36 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.46 $20.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.77 $23.55
Premium $4.95 $12.68 $25.36
Diesel $5.98 $15.31 $30.62

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Michaels and City of Baltimore. The current time is 06:43:22.

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.