Baltimore to Lorton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

52.3 miles 84.1 km · straight line
57.7 miles actual route 92.8 km · driving distance
1h 23min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
219° SW bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Lorton?

The distance from Baltimore to Lorton is 52.3 miles (84.1 km) as the crow flies. Lorton is located SW of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 57.7 miles, taking about 1h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland and Lorton in Virginia.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 23min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 40min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Lorton

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Lorton
38.70°N, 77.23°W
America/New_York
43m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 17 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 476.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM