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Cities Near Towson

Cities near Towson, Maryland: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Baltimore, Ellicott City, Glen Burnie. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Towson, Maryland is Baltimore, about 8 mi (12 km) away — roughly 26 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Baltimore8 mi / 12 km26 minDrive/railDay trip
Ellicott City14 mi / 23 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Glen Burnie17 mi / 27 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
Bowie32 mi / 52 km58 minDrive/railDay trip
Silver Spring36 mi / 59 km1 hr 5 minDrive/railDay trip
Gaithersburg37 mi / 59 km1 hr 6 minDrive/railDay trip
Frederick43 mi / 69 km1 hr 17 minDrive/railDay trip
Arlington45 mi / 72 km1 hr 21 minDrive/railDay trip
Lancaster47 mi / 75 km1 hr 24 minDrive/railDay trip
Reston50 mi / 80 km1 hr 29 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Towson

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Baltimore, Ellicott City, Glen Burnie, Bowie, Silver Spring. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Towson include Baltimore, Ellicott City, Glen Burnie, Bowie, Silver Spring. The closest is Baltimore, about 8 miles (12 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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