Damascus, MD Road Trips

Sitting in the Northeast, Damascus, MD is a local road trip base with 10 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 35 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Damascus, MD head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

census-designated place in Maryland, United States

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Trip Routes

7

Longest Drive

50.9 mi

Annapolis, MD

Quickest Drive

28m

Frederick, MD

Plan Around Damascus, MD

Continue From Damascus, MD

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Damascus, MD to Annapolis, MD 50.9 mi · 1h 17m Damascus, MD to Hagerstown, MD 45.9 mi · 57m Damascus, MD to Bowie, MD 43.3 mi · 1h 7m Damascus, MD to Baltimore, MD 40.7 mi · 55m

Trips from Damascus, MD

Damascus, MD to Annapolis, MD

50.9 mi 1h 17m

Damascus, MD to Hagerstown, MD

45.9 mi 57m

Damascus, MD to Bowie, MD

43.3 mi 1h 7m

Damascus, MD to Baltimore, MD

40.7 mi 55m

Damascus, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD

34.1 mi 46m

Damascus, MD to Catonsville, MD

32.4 mi 41m

Damascus, MD to Frederick, MD

20.8 mi 28m

Driving from Damascus, MD

Expect an average of 35 miles and about 49m behind the wheel when leaving Damascus, MD. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 51 miles (1h 17m), while the shortest is just 21 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Damascus, MD are Annapolis, MD (50.9 mi, 1h 17m), Hagerstown, MD (45.9 mi, 57m), Bowie, MD (43.3 mi, 1h 7m), Baltimore, MD (40.7 mi, 55m), and Gwynn Oak, MD (34.1 mi, 46m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MD currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 35-mile trip from Damascus, MD, budget about $6 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 mapped routes leaving Damascus, MD and 1 routes heading into Damascus, MD, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 21 to 51 miles.

The longest mapped route from Damascus, MD covers 51 miles and takes approximately 1h 17m. Shorter options start at just 21 miles.

The average route from Damascus, MD runs about 35 miles with a drive time of roughly 49m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 35-mile trip from Damascus, MD costs roughly $6 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Damascus, MD include Annapolis, MD, Hagerstown, MD, Bowie, MD and Baltimore, MD. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Short Drives from Damascus, MD

Annapolis, MD 50.9 mi Hagerstown, MD 45.9 mi Bowie, MD 43.3 mi Baltimore, MD 40.7 mi Gwynn Oak, MD 34.1 mi Catonsville, MD 32.4 mi Frederick, MD 20.8 mi

Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of Damascus, MD that also have route pages.

Frederick, MD 20.8 mi · 28m Catonsville, MD 32.4 mi · 41m Gwynn Oak, MD 34.1 mi · 46m Baltimore, MD 40.7 mi · 55m Bowie, MD 43.3 mi · 1h 7m Hagerstown, MD 45.9 mi · 57m Annapolis, MD 50.9 mi · 1h 17m