How far is Lusby, MD from City of Baltimore, MD?
The driving distance from Lusby, MD to City of Baltimore, MD is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
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.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lusby and City of Baltimore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lusby and City of Baltimore.
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Start on Pardoe Road
862 ft · 24 sec · Pardoe Road
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Turn left onto South Solomons Island Road
12.4 mi · 17 min · South Solomons Island Road
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Continue on North Solomons Island Road
9 mi · 13 min · North Solomons Island Road
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Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard
10.2 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard
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Continue on Stephanie Roper Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Stephanie Roper Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301 North: Baltimore
1781 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Crain Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Crain Highway
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Continue on South East Crain Highway
10.8 mi · 16 min · South East Crain Highway
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Continue on Robert Crain Highway
7.1 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway
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Merge slight left
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore
1769 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
4 mi · 6 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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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 Lusby and City of Baltimore.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Solomons Island Road
Turn left onto South Solomons Island Road
12.4 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Lusby 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 Lusby to City of Baltimore?
The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Upper Marlboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Lusby and 36.4 miles from City of Baltimore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.50 one way or $21.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lusby and Rain Showers near City of Baltimore.
Stop Ideas Near Upper Marlboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Upper Marlboro.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lusby and City of Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 61.37 mi (98.76 km).
#1 Lusby
Census designated place in Calvert County, Maryland
| Population | 1,835 |
| Coordinates | 38.4106800, -76.4552300 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.82 | $23.64 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.73 | $25.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.37 | $30.74 |
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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