Baltimore to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Baltimore from New Orleans?
The distance from Baltimore to New Orleans is 999 miles (1607.7 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located SW of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1122.3 miles, taking about 20h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 31min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland and New Orleans in Louisiana.
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 New Orleans. 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 New Orleans
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 333 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
- You could travel this distance about 24.9 times to circle the Earth's equator