Origin
Baltimore Highlands, MD
Morning in Baltimore Highlands on Friday
Local time
11:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baltimore Highlands, MD to Baltimore, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
5.1 mi
8 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baltimore Highlands, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Baltimore Highlands, MD to Baltimore, MD covers 5.1 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Annapolis Road, Russell Street, Baltimore-Washington Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.1 miles on Annapolis Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 5.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 13m drive with frequent turns across 5.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Annapolis Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Virginia Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 5.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Virginia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (MD 648 / Waterview Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (MD 648 / Annapolis Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Virginia Avenue
Turn left onto Virginia Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MD 648 / Waterview Avenue
Turn right onto MD 648 / Waterview Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MD 648 / Annapolis Road
Turn left onto MD 648 / Annapolis Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
2.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Russell Street
Turn left onto Russell Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
East Fayette Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Annapolis Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Russell Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Baltimore Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Paca Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Virginia Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Fayette Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Waterview Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Annapolis Road
— 2.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore Highlands, MD and Baltimore, MD.
1
Start on Washington Street
121 ft
·
9 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn left onto Virginia Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Virginia Avenue
3
Turn right onto MD 648
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Annapolis Road
4
Turn right onto MD 648
200 ft
·
10 sec
·
Waterview Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto MD 648
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Annapolis Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto Russell Street
251 ft
·
8 sec
·
Russell Street
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
515 ft
·
12 sec
Toward MD 295 North
8
Merge onto MD 295
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on MD 295
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on MD 295
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Paca Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto West Baltimore Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Baltimore Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left
281 ft
·
25 sec
13
At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
212 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Fayette Street
14
Arrive at destination
East Fayette Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.85 one way
$1.69 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $0.93 | $1.85 |
| premium | $4.93 | $0.99 | $1.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.13 | $2.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.5 | 0 | $0.54 | $0.24 |
| Efficient EV | 1.3 | 0 | $0.45 | $0.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.33 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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.
Destination
Baltimore, MD
Morning in Baltimore on Friday
Local time
11:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Baltimore Highlands, MD to Baltimore, MD covers 5.1 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Annapolis Road, Russell Street, Baltimore-Washington Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.6 miles from Baltimore Highlands, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.85 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 5.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Virginia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (MD 648 / Waterview Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (MD 648 / Annapolis Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Baltimore Highlands, MD to Baltimore, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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