Where is Carney, Maryland, USA?

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Where is Carney Located? - Carney is a city located in the Menominee County of Maryland, United States. Carney lies between 30.4263092 Degrees North latitudes and 88.8908638 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Carney, Maryland

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Where is Carney Located?

Carney is a city located in the Menominee County of Maryland, United States. Carney lies between 30.4263092 Degrees North latitudes and 88.8908638 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Carney city is 29363 people and the city has a total area of 6.97 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Carney, Maryland Quick Facts

PropertyDetails
CommunityCarney (Census-Designated Place)
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
State CapitalAnnapolis
US RegionSouth
Latitude39.4027° N
Longitude76.5230° W
Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Land Area6.97 sq mi
Water Area0.02 sq mi
Total Area6.99 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)29,941
Population Density4,295 per sq mi
ZIP Codes21234, 21236
Area Codes410, 443, 667
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code24-12625
Congressional District2nd Congressional District

Nearby Cities and Communities to Carney, Maryland

  • Parkville, Maryland - 2 mi South
  • Towson, Maryland - 5 mi Southwest
  • Perry Hall, Maryland - 5 mi East
  • Nottingham, Maryland - 6 mi Southeast
  • Baltimore, Maryland - 10 mi Southwest
  • White Marsh, Maryland - 8 mi East
  • Cockeysville, Maryland - 10 mi Northwest
  • Essex, Maryland - 12 mi Southeast
  • Bel Air, Maryland - 20 mi Northeast
  • Annapolis, Maryland - 34 mi South

Carney, Maryland Climate and Weather Overview

Month Avg High (°F) Avg Low (°F) Avg Rainfall (in)
January42263.2
April67463.5
July88694.0
October69493.4
Annual674842.0
Climate Attribute Details
Climate Classification (Köppen)Humid Subtropical (Cfa)
Annual RainfallAbout 42.0 in
Annual Sunshine DaysAbout 209 days
Hurricane/Tornado RiskLow hurricane risk and low tornado risk
SnowfallAbout 19 in annually

Driving Distances from Carney, Maryland

City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
ParkvilleMaryland25 min
TowsonMaryland515 min
Perry HallMaryland515 min
NottinghamMaryland615 min
White MarshMaryland815 min
BaltimoreMaryland1020 min
CockeysvilleMaryland1020 min
EssexMaryland1225 min
Bel AirMaryland2030 min
AnnapolisMaryland3445 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Carney, Maryland

Transportation Details
Airport NameBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA CodeBWI
PortNearby Port of Baltimore
Major HighwaysInterstate 695, U.S. Route 1 (nearby), Maryland Route 45, Maryland Route 41
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station at Baltimore Penn Station
Local Bus/Transit ServiceMaryland Transit Administration (MTA) bus services
  • Interstate 695 (Baltimore Beltway) provides convenient access to Baltimore, Towson, and surrounding communities.
  • Maryland Routes 45 and 41 connect Carney with downtown Baltimore and northern Baltimore County.
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, about 23 miles southwest, offers extensive domestic and international flights.
  • MTA bus routes provide public transportation throughout the Baltimore metropolitan area.
  • Carney is a primarily residential suburban community with convenient access to major employment, shopping, healthcare, and recreational destinations.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Carney, Maryland

Landmark NameType
Double Rock ParkCounty Park
Loch Raven ReservoirReservoir and Recreation Area
Weber's Cider Mill FarmFarm Attraction
Cromwell Valley ParkNature Preserve
Oregon Ridge ParkCounty Park
Towson Town CenterShopping Center
Hampton National Historic SiteHistoric Site
Baltimore County Center for Maryland AgricultureEducational Facility
Mount Pleasant Golf CourseGolf Course
Lake Roland Nature CouncilNature Park

Colleges and Universities in Carney, Maryland

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Towson UniversityPublicUniversityBusiness, education, health sciences, and liberal arts
Goucher CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts, international education, and graduate programs
Morgan State UniversityPublicUniversityResearch, engineering, and public affairs
Community College of Baltimore CountyPublicCommunity CollegeCareer training and university transfer programs
Johns Hopkins UniversityPrivateUniversityResearch, medicine, engineering, and public health

Waterbodies in Carney, Maryland

Loch Raven Reservoir, Double Rock Branch, Gunpowder Falls, Jones Falls, Little Gunpowder Falls, Back River, Prettyboy Reservoir, Chesapeake Bay

Golf Courses in Carney, Maryland

Mount Pleasant Golf Course, Pine Ridge Golf Course, Rocky Point Golf Course, Fox Hollow Golf Course, Clifton Park Golf Course, Greystone Golf Course, Country Club of Maryland, Eagle's Nest Country Club

Carney, Maryland - Key Historical Facts

  • Carney developed as a rural farming community in northeastern Baltimore County before suburban growth accelerated after World War II.
  • Residential neighborhoods expanded rapidly during the 1950s and 1960s as the Baltimore metropolitan area continued to grow outward.
  • The community benefited from the construction of the Baltimore Beltway (Interstate 695), which improved access to employment centers throughout the region.
  • Nearby Loch Raven Reservoir has long provided drinking water for Baltimore while also serving as a popular destination for hiking, fishing, birdwatching, and outdoor recreation.
  • Carney evolved into a well-established suburban community with schools, parks, shopping centers, and healthcare facilities supporting local residents.
  • Today, Carney is known for its convenient location, family-friendly neighborhoods, recreational opportunities, and close proximity to Baltimore and Towson.

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