The distance from Philadelphia to Baltimore by car is 106 miles, with a 1h54m driving time. The best road trip stops on the Philadelphia to Baltimore are Longwood Gardens, Wilmington DE and Susquehanna State Park.
Planning a Philadelphia to Baltimore road trip itinerary
The Philadelphia to Baltimore drive connects the biggest cities in Pennsylvania and Maryland.
5 great things to do in Philadelphia
- 🥖 Taste the best of Philly on a food tour – including historic Reading Market.
- 🏛️ Get to know Philadelphia’s heritage sites – on a guided walking tour.
- 🍻 Go on a pub crawl – but learn the history between beers.
- 🎨 Let a guide show you Philadelphia’s best murals and street art – including Magic Gardens.
- 🌙 Discover Philly’s dark side – on an adults-only night tour.
Philadelphia is drenched in historic sites, such as the Liberty Bell Center, Christ Church Burial Ground and Betsy Ross House.
The Museum of the American Revolution tells of the country’s birth, but the city’s superb museum collection delves into other areas. The Rodin Museum, the Barnes Foundation, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art are top tier art museums, while the the Franklin Institute, Mutter Museum and Academy of Natural Sciences look at various branches of science. For maritime heritage, plump for the Battleship New Jersey and Independence Seaport Museum.
However, it’s likely to be the Eastern State Penitentiary – the model for prisons around the world – that sticks in your memory long afterwards.
Baltimore is a character-packed port city that has spruced itself up in recent years and has a wealth of attractions to explore. The Fort McHenry National Monument is the number one historical attraction, but there’s plenty to see around the Inner Harbor. The National Aquarium, American Visionary Art Museum, Historic Ships and Port Discovery Children’s Museum are the big hitters.
Top experiences include historical sightseeing tours, sailing on Inner Harbor and ghost tours in the Fell’s Point neighbourhood.
For other options, try brewery-hopping tours, helicopter rides and Fell’s Point food tours.
Philadelphia to Baltimore distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Philadelphia to Baltimore is 106 miles. That makes for a driving time of around one hour and 54 minutes. The quickest route is along the I-95.
The best stops to a Philadelphia to Baltimore road trip are Longwood Gardens, Wilmington DE and Susquehanna State Park
Philadelphia to Baltimore road trip attractions: Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania’s Brandywine Valley is a showcase for the art of horticulture. There are nearly 200 acres to explore, with more than 10,000 species of plant on display, as well as some notoriously showy fountains. Things aren’t dead in winter either – the main conservatory is home to winter blooms and there are fabulous Christmas lights displays.
Best stops between Philadelphia and Baltimore: Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington is the biggest city in Delaware, and its main appeal comes from its handsome old buildings. Bellevue Hall in the Bellevue State Park was the home of the enormously wealthy DuPont family and Rockwood Park has Gothic revival grandeur.
The 77-room Nemours Estate offers vintage cars and French-style gardens, while the Hagley Museum celebrates American inventors.
Philadelphia to Baltimore drive: Susquehanna State Park
Susquehanna State Park in Maryland caters to a few different interest groups. Mountain bikers enjoy the trails, while the Susquehanna River is great for fishing.
The Rock Run Historic Area brings the heritage, with a mansion, the Jersey Toll House and a still-operational gristmill.
More Philadelphia and Baltimore travel
Other Philadelphia and Baltimore travel guides on Planet Whitley include:
- Getting to Baltimore: The best stops on the Washington DC to Baltimore drive.
- State parks near Philadelphia: Visitor guides to Marsh Creek State Park, Neshaminy State Park and Benjamin Rush State Park.
- Getting to Philadelphia: Guide to the Harrisburg to Philadelphia drive and Pittsburgh to Philadelphia drive
- Driving to Philadelphia from interstate: Plan your stops on the Chicago to Philadelphia drive, Cleveland to Philadelphia drive, Columbus to Philadelphia drive, Indianapolis to Philadelphia and St Louis to Philadelphia drive
- Road trips from Philadelphia: The best stops on the Philadelphia to Cincinnati drive and Philadelphia to Detroit drive.
