How far is Woodsboro, MD from Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Woodsboro, MD to Baltimore, MD is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
53.43 mi
01h 00m
Flight
41.09 mi
66.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.09 mi
Kilometers
66.12 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.43 mi
Kilometers
85.98 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baltimore
Mon, Jun 1, 6:47 PM EDT
Return by in Woodsboro
Mon, Jun 1, 7:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodsboro
2026-06-01T17:47
Arrive Baltimore
Mon, Jun 1, 6:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodsboro
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
Sykesville
MD

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

From Woodsboro
26.7 mi
00h 30m
To Baltimore
26.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph N
Destination
79°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodsboro and Baltimore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodsboro and Baltimore.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    6 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Liberty Road

    977 ft · 22 sec · Liberty Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Woodsboro Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Woodsboro Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1753 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    890 ft · 18 sec · Walnut Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Green Valley Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Green Valley Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 70 East

    2061 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    2879 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Russell Street North

    1 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South Paca Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    86 m · 26 sec

  22. 22

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

    65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodsboro and 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
28.8 mi · 54%
Green Valley Road
7.37 mi · 14%
Woodsboro Road
4.99 mi · 9%
Baltimore Beltway
4.69 mi · 9%
I 95 North
3.58 mi · 7%
Russell Street
1.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Merge slight left

12.8 mi · 00h 14m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
41.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sykesville
00h 30m from Woodsboro
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodsboro and Mostly Sunny near Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodsboro to Baltimore?

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Sykesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Woodsboro and 26.7 miles from Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodsboro and Mostly Sunny near Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near Sykesville

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

36 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Rockville station

36 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodsboro and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 41.09 mi (66.12 km).

Woodsboro

#1 Woodsboro

Town in Frederick County Maryland

Population1,302
Coordinates39.5331600, -77.3147100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Baltimore

#2 Baltimore

The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area.

Population586,131
Coordinates39.2903800, -76.6121900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-77.314771, 39.533161)
End: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.14 L · about $7.72
Round trip
$15.45
3.78 gal · 14.28 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.72 $15.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.95 $9.36 $18.73
Diesel $5.98 $11.30 $22.60

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodsboro and Baltimore. The current time is 17:47:03.

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.