How far is Westminster, CO from Towson, MD?
The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Towson, MD is about 1694.1 miles (2726.4 km), with a travel time of about 30h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1507.3 miles (2425.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 60h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 30h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westminster and Towson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster and Towson.
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Start on Newton Street
768 ft · 39 sec · Newton Street
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Turn left onto West 76th Avenue
2200 ft · 1 min · West 76th Avenue
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Turn right onto Irving Street
1323 ft · 42 sec · Irving Street
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Turn left onto West 74th Avenue
1289 ft · 59 sec · West 74th Avenue
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Turn left onto Federal Boulevard
779 ft · 24 sec · Federal Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 36 East: Denver
2777 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2754 ft · 36 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
3154 ft · 41 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
5 mi · 6 min · Heartland Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway
174.7 mi · 2 hr 55 min · Heartland Expressway
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Merge slight left
474.5 mi · 8 hr 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
152.3 mi · 2 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
13.2 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
13.9 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
2239 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
144.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Keep slight left
23.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 90
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East
1438 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
135.9 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Continue on Ohio Turnpike
141.9 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
90.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
161.7 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West, To I 70 East: Breezewood, Baltimore
1819 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
1670 ft · 43 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
23.3 mi · 32 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Highway
1.2 km · 47 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Highway
2120 ft · 26 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
66.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore
9.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
1056 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 695 North: New York, Towson
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
12.5 mi · 17 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 45 South: York Road, Towson
1245 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto West Road
580 ft · 26 sec · West Road
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Turn right onto York Road
1.4 km · 2 min · York Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Towson Roundabout
29 m · 2 sec · York Road
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Exit the rotary onto York Road
152 m · 16 sec · York Road
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Continue on York Road
156 m · 22 sec · York Road
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Turn right onto Shealy Avenue
32 m · 5 sec · Shealy Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shealy Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westminster and Towson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Heartland Expressway
Merge slight left
474 mi · 08h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Westminster and Mostly Cloudy near Towson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westminster to Towson?
The road trip is about 1694.1 miles (2726.4 km) and usually takes 30h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coal Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 839.8 miles from Westminster and 854.3 miles from Towson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1507.3 miles (2425.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 186.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $228.72 one way or $457.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 531.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 2 hour time difference between Westminster and Towson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westminster and Mostly Cloudy near Towson.
Stop Ideas Near Coal Valley
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 Coal Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Towson. Straight-line distance: 1507.29 mi (2425.75 km).
#1 Westminster
The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.
| Population | 115,046 |
| Coordinates | 39.8366500, -105.0372000 |
| Altitude | 1641 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Towson
Suburb of Baltimore, Maryland, United States
| Population | 55,197 |
| Coordinates | 39.4015000, -76.6019100 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: Towson (-76.60191, 39.4015)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2726 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 56h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 42h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 33h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 28h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 24h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 21h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.83 | $228.72 | $457.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $251.43 | $502.87 |
| Premium | $4.53 | $270.68 | $541.37 |
| Diesel | $6.11 | $365.14 | $730.27 |
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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