Origin
Baltimore, MD
Morning in Baltimore on Monday
Local time
10:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baltimore, MD to Chestertown, MD
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
68.7 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
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6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chestertown, MD
Carly Dernetz
Trip Overview
The drive from Baltimore, MD to Chestertown, MD covers 68.7 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Fayette Street, North Greene Street, Russell Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.37 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
34.4 miles from Baltimore, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 41m drive with frequent turns across 68.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Fayette Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Baltimore, MD to Chestertown, MD is easy. At 1h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Baltimore, MD to Chestertown, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Fayette Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Greene Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Russell Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 695 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Baltimore Beltway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MD 10 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Arundel Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Fayette Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and Chestertown, MD.
1
Start on East Fayette Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Fayette Street
2
Continue on West Fayette Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Fayette Street
3
Turn left onto North Greene Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Greene Street
4
Continue on Russell Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Russell Street
5
Turn straight onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 695 East: Glen Burnie
7
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
8
Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 South: Severna Park
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
MD 10 South: Severna Park
9
Continue on Arundel Expressway
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Arundel Expressway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Arundel Expressway
11
Turn left onto Ritchie Highway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ritchie Highway
12
Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Governor Ritchie Highway
13
Take the exit slight left toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge
14
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
19 mi
·
27 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward MD 213 North
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
MD 213 North
17
Turn straight onto Centreville Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Centreville Road
18
Continue on South Commerce Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Commerce Street
19
Continue on Church Hill Road
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Church Hill Road
20
Continue on Chestertown Church Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Chestertown Church Hill Road
21
Continue on Maple Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Maple Avenue
22
Turn left onto North Cross Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Cross Street
23
Arrive at your destination
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 34.4 miles from Baltimore, MD, or about 50m into the drive.
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 68.7 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.4 miles or 50m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chestertown, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Baltimore, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Baltimore, MD
This is one driving day of about 68.7 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Baltimore, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.4 mi from Baltimore, MD · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 68.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.4 miles from Baltimore, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chestertown, MD
The final approach into Chestertown, 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 Chestertown, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.37 one way
$22.74 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $12.44 | $24.88 |
| premium | $4.92 | $13.31 | $26.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.26 | $30.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.00
Bay Bridge
$7.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.62 | $4.40 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Chestertown, MD
Morning in Chestertown on Monday
Local time
10:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 41m 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 Chestertown, MD covers 68.7 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Fayette Street, North Greene Street, Russell Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.4 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 $11.37 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.
The drive from Baltimore, MD to Chestertown, MD is easy. At 1h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Baltimore, MD to Chestertown, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Baltimore, MD to Chestertown, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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