Origin
Baltimore, MD
Late night in Baltimore on Friday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baltimore, MD to Baden, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
54.4 mi
88 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baden, MD
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Trip Overview
This 54.4-mile journey from Baltimore, MD to Baden, MD is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 18 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost is around $9, making it an economical option. You'll primarily be on MD 3, Crain Highway, and I-97. This route stays within the Northeast region and the state of Maryland, offering a familiar driving experience.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 54.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 57% of the journey utilizing highway travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.2 miles on MD 3, offering a good opportunity for consistent progress. While there are highway segments, the overall feel is a blend of faster-paced driving and more local road conditions as you navigate between towns. The road character can shift as you transition between the interstate and state-maintained highways.
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.
MD 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.2 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near MD 295 / North Greene 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 54.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.6 miles (MD 295 / North Greene Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MD 295 / North Greene Street
Turn left onto MD 295 / North Greene Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie
8
7.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 4
Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
8
17.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
MD 3
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 3 toward MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
4
48.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
MD 381 / Brandywine Road
Turn left onto MD 381 / Brandywine Road
Navigation decision point
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 Baden, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Crofton along the way.
Crofton
17.4 mi in
|
~24m
|
via MD 3
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MD 3 | 18.2 mi | 26m |
| Crain Highway | 12.7 mi | 17m |
| I 97 | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| Brandywine Road | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Russell Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Fayette Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
MD 3
— 18.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and Baden, MD.
1
Start on East Fayette Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Fayette Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Continue on West Fayette Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Fayette Street
3
Turn left onto MD 295
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Greene Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on MD 295
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn straight onto MD 295
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 695
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
9
Continue on I 97
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
I 97
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 3
18 mi
·
26 min
·
MD 3
Toward MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 301
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Crain Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto MD 381
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Brandywine Road
13
Arrive at destination
MD 381
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.2 mi from Baltimore, MD · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.2 miles from Baltimore, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Baden, MD
The final approach into Baden, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.02 one way
$18.04 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.88 | $19.76 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.55 | $21.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.01 | $24.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.62 | $3.48 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Baden, MD
Late night in Baden on Friday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
1 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
1h 18m 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 Baden, MD covers 54.4 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MD 3, Crain Highway, I 97. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.2 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 $9.02 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 54.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.6 miles (MD 295 / North Greene Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Baltimore, MD to Baden, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Crofton along the way.
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. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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