The drive from Algonquin, MD to Baltimore, MD covers 80.4 miles and takes about 2h 3m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ocean Gateway, Governor Ritchie Highway, Baltimore-Washington Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.6 miles on Ocean Gateway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.2 miles from Algonquin, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 3m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 3m. Total distance: 80.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 3m drive with frequent turns across 80.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ocean Gateway is the longest continuous segment at about 50.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near Market Street.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 80.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (Market Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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2.2 mi into trip|~8m in|Market Street
Turn left onto Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
55.3 mi into trip|~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27B
Toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Par...
7
65 mi into trip|~1h 39m in|MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway toward MD 100 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward MD 100 West
7
68.8 mi into trip|~1h 45m in
Take the exit toward I 97 North: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13B
Toward I 97 North: Baltimore
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72 mi into trip|~1h 49m in|I 97
Take the exit onto I 97 toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17A
Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Algonquin, MD and Baltimore, MD, road signs point toward Severna Park and Towson.
Severna Park
55.3 mi in|~1h 24m
Towson
72 mi in|~1h 49m|via I 97
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ocean Gateway
50.6 mi
1h 11m
Governor Ritchie Highway
8 mi
12m
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
4 mi
5m
I 97
3.8 mi
4m
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
3.8 mi
5m
Senator Malkus Junior Bridge
1.6 mi
2m
Arundel Expressway
1.1 mi
1m
Glasgow Street
1.1 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Ocean Gateway
— 50.6 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Algonquin, MD and Baltimore, MD.
1
Start on Shawnee Road
0.1 mi·27 sec·Shawnee Road
2
Turn right onto Sandy Hill Road
0.6 mi·2 min·Sandy Hill Road
3
Continue on Glasgow Street
1.1 mi·4 min·Glasgow Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto High Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·High Street
5
Turn right onto Spring Street
407 ft·13 sec·Spring Street
6
Continue on Academy Street
432 ft·20 sec·Academy Street
7
Turn left onto Market Street
314 ft·8 sec·Market Street
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on Maryland Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Maryland Avenue
9
Turn left onto US 50
0.2 mi·32 sec·Sunburst Highway
10
Continue on US 50
1.6 mi·2 min·Senator Malkus Junior Bridge
11
Continue on US 50
51 mi·1 hr 11 min·Ocean Gateway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 27BToward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna ParkUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto MD 2
8.0 mi·12 min·Governor Ritchie Highway
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
15
Merge onto MD 10
1.1 mi·1 min·Arundel Expressway
16
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100
3.8 mi·5 min·Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Toward MD 100 WestUse the slight left lane.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
Exit 13BToward I 97 North: BaltimoreUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 97
2.7 mi·3 min·I 97
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit onto I 97
1.1 mi·1 min·I 97
Exit 17AToward I 695 West: Baltimore, TowsonUse the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto I 695
1.1 mi·1 min·Baltimore Beltway
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 7BToward MD 295 North: North BaltimoreUse the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto MD 295
4.0 mi·5 min·Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on MD 295
1.0 mi·2 min·Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on MD 295
0.3 mi·38 sec·South Paca Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn right onto West Baltimore Street
0.6 mi·1 min·West Baltimore Street
Use the straight lane.
26
Turn left
281 ft·25 sec
27
At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
212 ft·6 sec·East Fayette Street
28
Arrive at destination
East Fayette Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.2 miles from Algonquin, MD, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.2 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baltimore, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Algonquin, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Algonquin, MD
This is one driving day of about 80.4 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Algonquin, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ocean Gateway for about 50.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.2 mi from Algonquin, MD
· 1h 3m into the drive
The midpoint is around 40.2 miles from Algonquin, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Baltimore, MD
The final approach into Baltimore, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Baltimore, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Harriet Tubman was a deeply spiritual woman who lived her ideals and dedicated her life to freedom. She is the Underground Railroad’s best known conductor and before the Civil War repeatedly risked he...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.33 one way
$26.66 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$14.60
$29.20
premium
$4.93
$15.59
$31.19
diesel
$5.61
$17.75
$35.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.1
0
$8.44
$3.86
Efficient EV
20.1
0
$7.04
$3.22
EV Truck/SUV
32.2
0
$11.26
$5.15
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Algonquin, MD
Late night
in Algonquin on Friday
Local time
5:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Baltimore, MD
Late night
in Baltimore on Friday
Local time
5:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 9 mph13% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 3m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Algonquin, MD to Baltimore, MD covers 80.4 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ocean Gateway, Governor Ritchie Highway, Baltimore-Washington Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.2 miles from Algonquin, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 80.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (Market Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Algonquin, MD and Baltimore, MD, road signs point toward Severna Park and Towson.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
