Baltimore to Joshua Tree, California (National Park): Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Baltimore from Joshua Tree, California (National Park)?

The distance from Baltimore to Joshua Tree, California (National Park) is 2194.2 miles (3531.2 km) as the crow flies. Joshua Tree, California (National Park) is located W of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2543.4 miles, taking about 45h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 55min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland and Joshua Tree, California (National Park) in California.

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 Joshua Tree, California (National Park). 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.