Baltimore to Brownsville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1521.2 miles 2448.1 km · straight line
1799.9 miles actual route 2896.6 km · driving distance
33h 40min estimated drive time
$173 - $213 estimated fuel cost
~3h 34min flight time
239° WSW bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Brownsville?

The distance from Baltimore to Brownsville is 1521.2 miles (2448.1 km) as the crow flies. Brownsville is located WSW of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1799.9 miles, taking about 33h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 34min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland and Brownsville in Texas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baltimore and Brownsville. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Baltimore to Brownsville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 40min $173 - $213 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 24min $144–$270* Budget
Train ~43h 46min $216–$630* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Brownsville

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Brownsville
25.90°N, 97.50°W
America/Chicago
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 507 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 127 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM