Baltimore to Washington: Exactly 56 km (35 mi)

Baltimore, United States → Washington, United States

56
Kilometers
35
Miles
~34 min
Flight time (est.)
~73 km
Rough road-length estimate

30 nautical miles · Direction: nearby

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Baltimore to Washington is 56 km (35 miles). Washington lies roughly southwest of Baltimore; the initial great-circle bearing is 221° (SW). It is a domestic route within United States.

Coordinates & Bearing

Baltimore (Northeast, United States) sits at 39.2904°N, 76.6122°W; Washington (Northeast, United States) is at 38.9072°N, 77.0369°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 221° (SW); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Baltimore to Washington

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~34 min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~73 km · ~55 min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Baltimore to Washington: about 73 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Baltimore and Washington lies at approximately 39.0990°N, 76.8251°W — the position that is an equal 28 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Baltimore and Washington both use the America/New_York time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Baltimore from Washington?

The straight-line distance from Baltimore to Washington is approximately 56 km (35 miles, 30 nautical miles).

What direction is Washington from Baltimore?

Washington lies roughly southwest of Baltimore; the initial great-circle bearing is 221° (SW).

How long does it take to fly from Baltimore to Washington?

Estimated flight time is about 34 min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule, and over such a short distance airport time dominates; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Baltimore to Washington?

Rough road-length estimate for Baltimore to Washington: about 73 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Baltimore and Washington?

Baltimore and Washington both use the America/New_York time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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