What day trips can I take from Towson?

Good day trips from Towson (roughly under 100 miles) include Baltimore, Ellicott City, Glen Burnie, Bowie — close enough to visit and return in a day.

Which nearby cities are best for a weekend getaway from Towson?

The closest cities make easy day trips, while anything farther is worth a longer break; use the distance links above to plan.

How do I get from Towson to nearby cities?

Most nearby cities are reachable by car, train or bus; for the longer hops a regional flight can be quicker. Tap any city in the table for its full distance, drive-time and flight-time breakdown, or use our distance and flight calculators for a specific route.

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.

City	Distance	Drive	Flight	Best for
Baltimore	8 mi / 12 km	26 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Ellicott City	14 mi / 23 km	27 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Glen Burnie	17 mi / 27 km	32 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Bowie	32 mi / 52 km	58 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Silver Spring	36 mi / 59 km	1 hr 5 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Gaithersburg	37 mi / 59 km	1 hr 6 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Frederick	43 mi / 69 km	1 hr 17 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Arlington	45 mi / 72 km	1 hr 21 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Lancaster	47 mi / 75 km	1 hr 24 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Reston	50 mi / 80 km	1 hr 29 min	Drive/rail	Day 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.

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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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