How far is University Park, MD from City of Baltimore, MD?
The driving distance from University Park, MD to City of Baltimore, MD is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between University Park and City of Baltimore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between University Park and City of Baltimore.
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Start on Queens Chapel Road
1481 ft · 60 sec · Queens Chapel Road
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Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue
3.3 mi · 9 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
1016 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
1.3 km · 57 sec · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Baltimore
25.3 mi · 30 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 University Park and City of Baltimore.
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.
I-95 North
Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Baltimore
25.3 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving University Park and Chance 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 University Park to City of Baltimore?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from University Park and 16.3 miles from City of Baltimore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around University Park and Chance Rain Showers near City of Baltimore.
Stop Ideas Near North Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between University Park and City of Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 28.3 mi (45.55 km).
#1 University Park
Town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 2,628 |
| Coordinates | 38.9703900, -76.9419200 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Baltimore
Independent city in Maryland, United States
| Population | 621,849 |
| Coordinates | 39.2903800, -76.6121900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: City of Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.09 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.88 | $13.75 |
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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