Dundalk, MD Road Trips

Dundalk, MD serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 8 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 38 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Dundalk, MD head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

16

Longest Drive

79.9 mi

Hagerstown, MD

Quickest Drive

22m

Catonsville, MD

Plan Around Dundalk, MD

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Dundalk, MD is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Hagerstown, MD to Dundalk, MD 79.9 mi · 1h 39m Gaithersburg, MD to Dundalk, MD 48.1 mi · 1h 5m Bethesda, MD to Dundalk, MD 43 mi · 1h College Park, MD to Dundalk, MD 36.6 mi · 52m

Continue From Dundalk, MD

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

Dundalk, MD to Hagerstown, MD 79.2 mi · 1h 37m Dundalk, MD to Gaithersburg, MD 46.7 mi · 1h 2m Dundalk, MD to Bethesda, MD 42.9 mi · 1h 1m Dundalk, MD to College Park, MD 36.1 mi · 53m

Trips from Dundalk, MD

Dundalk, MD to Hagerstown, MD

79.2 mi 1h 37m

Dundalk, MD to Gaithersburg, MD

46.7 mi 1h 2m

Dundalk, MD to Bethesda, MD

42.9 mi 1h 1m

Dundalk, MD to College Park, MD

36.1 mi 53m

Dundalk, MD to Annapolis, MD

33.6 mi 48m

Dundalk, MD to South Bel Air, MD

27.4 mi 35m

Dundalk, MD to Columbia, MD

23 mi 33m

Dundalk, MD to Catonsville, MD

13.4 mi 22m

Driving from Dundalk, MD

The typical drive from Dundalk, MD covers about 38 miles and takes around 51m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 79 miles (1h 37m), while the shortest is just 13 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Dundalk, MD most often head toward Hagerstown, MD (79.2 mi, 1h 37m), Gaithersburg, MD (46.7 mi, 1h 2m), Bethesda, MD (42.9 mi, 1h 1m), College Park, MD (36.1 mi, 53m), and Annapolis, MD (33.6 mi, 48m). 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 38-mile trip from Dundalk, MD, budget about $6 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 8 mapped routes leaving Dundalk, MD and 8 routes heading into Dundalk, MD, covering 16 total connections. Distances range from 13 to 79 miles.

The longest mapped route from Dundalk, MD covers 79 miles and takes approximately 1h 37m. Shorter options start at just 13 miles.

The average route from Dundalk, MD runs about 38 miles with a drive time of roughly 51m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 38-mile trip from Dundalk, 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 Dundalk, MD include Hagerstown, MD, Gaithersburg, MD, Bethesda, MD and College Park, MD. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.