Origin
Baltimore, MD
Late night in Baltimore on Friday
Local time
12:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baltimore, MD to Arlington, MD
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
16m
Distance
7.7 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Baltimore, MD to Arlington, MD covers 7.7 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jones Falls Expressway, West Cold Spring Lane, Park Heights Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.6 miles on Jones Falls Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 7.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Baltimore, MD to Arlington, MD covers 7.7 miles and takes about 16m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jones Falls Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 3.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near East Centre Street.
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 7.7 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: at 0.4 miles (East Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Fallsway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (I 83 / Jones Falls Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Centre Street
Turn right onto East Centre Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Fallsway
Turn left onto Fallsway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 83 / Jones Falls Expressway
Merge onto I 83 / Jones Falls Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward Cold Spring Lane West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9B
Toward Cold Spring Lane West
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
MD 129 / Park Heights Avenue
Turn right onto MD 129 / Park Heights Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Baltimore, MD to Arlington, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Cold Spring Lane West along the way.
Cold Spring Lane West
4.6 mi in
|
~8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jones Falls Expressway | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| West Cold Spring Lane | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Park Heights Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Calvert Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Hayward Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Centre Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cordelia Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fallsway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jones Falls Expressway
— 3.6 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and Arlington, MD.
1
Start on East Fayette Street
51 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Fayette Street
2
Turn slight right onto North Calvert Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Calvert Street
3
Turn right onto East Centre Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Centre Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto Fallsway
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Fallsway
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 83 North
6
Merge onto I 83
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Jones Falls Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 9B
Toward Cold Spring Lane West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto West Cold Spring Lane
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West Cold Spring Lane
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto MD 129
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Heights Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Hayward Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Hayward Avenue
11
Turn right onto Cordelia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Cordelia Avenue
12
Turn right onto Lewiston Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Lewiston Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Cuthbert Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.28 one way
$2.55 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Arlington, MD
Late night in Arlington on Friday
Local time
12:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°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
33 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
16m 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, MD to Arlington, MD covers 7.7 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jones Falls Expressway, West Cold Spring Lane, Park Heights Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.9 miles from Baltimore, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.28 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 7.7 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: at 0.4 miles (East Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Fallsway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (I 83 / Jones Falls Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Baltimore, MD to Arlington, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Cold Spring Lane West along the way.
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