How far is Temple Hills, MD from City of Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Temple Hills, MD to City of Baltimore, MD is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
44.79 mi
01h 05m
Flight
37.46 mi
60.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.46 mi
Kilometers
60.29 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.79 mi
Kilometers
72.08 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 2:09 PM EDT
Return by in Temple Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 3:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Temple Hills
2026-04-19T13:04
Arrive City of Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 2:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Temple Hills
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
South Laurel
MD

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Temple Hills
22.4 mi
00h 32m
To City of Baltimore
22.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Temple Hills and City of Baltimore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Temple Hills and City of Baltimore.

  1. 1

    Start on Temple Hill Road

    38 m · 6 sec · Temple Hill Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Temple Hill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Temple Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    79 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Saint Barnabas Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Barnabas Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward MD 5 South

    1555 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Branch Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    2444 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Capital Beltway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    1285 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

    1100 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    24.5 mi · 34 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Paca Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    86 m · 26 sec

  16. 16

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

    65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Temple Hills and City of Baltimore.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
24.5 mi · 55%
Capital Beltway
14.5 mi · 32%
Branch Avenue
1.14 mi · 3%
Russell Street
1.03 mi · 2%
Temple Hill Road
0.7 mi · 2%
Saint Barnabas Road
0.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

24.5 mi · 00h 34m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Laurel
00h 32m from Temple Hills
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Temple Hills and Rain Showers near City of Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Temple Hills to City of Baltimore?

The road trip is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

South Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Temple Hills and 22.4 miles from City of Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Temple Hills and Rain Showers near City of Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near South Laurel

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.6 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
The John Wilson Building
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

The John Wilson Building

Washington , DC
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rating 4.6/5 21 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 5.9 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Laurel.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

13 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

19 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

23 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

26 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Temple Hills and City of Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 37.46 mi (60.29 km).

Temple Hills

#1 Temple Hills

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

Population7,852
Coordinates38.8140000, -76.9455300
Altitude82
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: Temple Hills (-76.94553, 38.814)
End: City of Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.98 L · about $6.46
Round trip
$12.91
3.16 gal · 11.96 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.46 $12.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.27 $14.53
Premium $4.95 $7.83 $15.65
Diesel $5.98 $9.45 $18.90

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Temple Hills and City of Baltimore. The current time is 13:04:11.

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.