Baltimore to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1842.5 miles 2965.2 km · straight line
2083.1 miles actual route 3352.4 km · driving distance
37h 46min estimated drive time
$200 - $247 estimated fuel cost
~4h 12min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Baltimore to Petrified Forest is 1842.5 miles (2965.2 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located W of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2083.1 miles, taking about 37h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 12min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland and Petrified Forest in Arizona.

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 Petrified Forest. 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 Petrified Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 37h 46min $200 - $247 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~45h 19min $167–$312* Budget
Train ~49h 6min $250–$729* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Petrified Forest

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Petrified Forest
34.91°N, 109.79°W
America/Phoenix
1676m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 614 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 154 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM