Richmond to Baltimore by ferry
Baltimore lies 207 km (128 mi) north of Richmond, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 207 km (128 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 6 h 16 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Richmond | Baltimore | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 226,610 | 585,708 |
| Elevation | 68 m (223 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Port | Intermediate Terminal | Port of Baltimore |
| Postal codes | 23173–23298 | 21201–21298 |
Where to book ferries from Richmond to Baltimore
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Staying in Baltimore
Our booking partner lists 257 places to stay in Baltimore. Of the 165 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (87), and 5 are five-star. Across 77 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 66,519 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Baltimore
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Common questions
How far is Baltimore from Richmond?
207 km (128 mi) in a straight line, north of Richmond; by road roughly 252 km (157 mi).
How long does it take to get from Richmond to Baltimore by ferry?
About 6 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Richmond and Baltimore?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where can I stay in Baltimore?
Our booking partner lists 257 places to stay in Baltimore, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.