Distance from Baltimore to New Orleans by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Baltimore (MD) to New Orleans (LA) is 999 miles or 1608 kilometers or 868 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Baltimore to New Orleans is 1121 miles (1805 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 122 miles or 197 km.

Flight distance from Baltimore, MD to New Orleans, LA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Baltimore and New Orleans is 999 miles or 1608 km.
The nearest airport to Baltimore, is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and the nearest airport to New Orleans, is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

What is the average flight time from Baltimore to New Orleans?

Flight time from Baltimore, MD to New Orleans, LA is 2 hours 17 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Baltimore to New Orleans Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Baltimore, MD and New Orleans, LA
This map shows the distance from Baltimore, MD, Usa to New Orleans, LA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Baltimore, Maryland to New Orleans, Louisiana is displayed below.

Driving distance from Baltimore, MD to New Orleans, LA

The driving distance from Baltimore, Maryland to New Orleans, Louisiana is 1121 miles or 1805 km.
The total driving distance from Baltimore, MD to New Orleans, LA is 1121 miles or 1805 kilometers. Your trip begins in Baltimore, Maryland. It ends in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The driving distance from Baltimore, Maryland to New Orleans, Louisiana is approximately 1121 miles (1805 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 20 to 21 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Baltimore, MD to New Orleans, LA

How long is the drive from Baltimore, MD to New Orleans, LA?
The total driving time is 20 hours, 41 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Baltimore to New Orleans take?
Baltimore and New Orleans are 20 hours 41 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Baltimore and New Orleans

Time difference between Baltimore (MD) and New Orleans (LA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in BaltimoreCurrent local time in New Orleans
2025-12-19, 14:02:04 EST2025-12-19, 14:02:04 EST
How Far is it Between Baltimore Maryland, USA and New Orleans Louisiana, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Baltimore, MD and New Orleans, LA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1121 mi 1805 km 973.48 nmi
Straight line distance 999 mi 1608 km 868 nmi
Difference 122 mi 197 km 105 nmi

Baltimore Details

Baltimore is located in Maryland, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 17' 25.4'' Longitude: W 76° 36' 43.9''
Latitude39.29038
Longitude-76.61219
StateMaryland
Nearest airports to Baltimore

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New Orleans Details

New Orleans is located in Louisiana, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 29° 57' 16.7'' Longitude: W 90° 4' 30.3''
Latitude29.95465
Longitude-90.07507
StateLouisiana
Nearest airports to New Orleans

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Baltimore, MD and New Orleans, LA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 37 hours 36 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 28 hours 12 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 25 hours 4 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 22 hours 33 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 20 hours 30 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 18 hours 48 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 17 hours 21 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 16 hours 6 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 15 hours 2 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 14 hours 6 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 13 hours 16 minutes