Baltimore to Lorain: Road Trip Guide & Distance

329 miles 529.5 km · straight line
394.3 miles actual route 634.5 km · driving distance
7h 28min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
299° WNW bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Lorain?

The distance from Baltimore to Lorain is 329 miles (529.5 km) as the crow flies. Lorain is located WNW of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 394.3 miles, taking about 7h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland and Lorain in Ohio.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baltimore and Lorain. 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 Lorain

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 28min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 58min $32–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 6min $47–$138* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Lorain

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Lorain
41.45°N, 82.18°W
America/New_York
186m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM