Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hunt Valley, MD
Tom Fisk
The drive from Baltimore, MD to Hunt Valley, MD covers 17.5 miles and takes about 29m 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, York Road, I 83 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.4 miles on Jones Falls Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
The drive from Baltimore, MD to Hunt Valley, MD covers 17.5 miles and takes about 29m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near East Centre Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 17.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
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 9.4 miles (I 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto East Centre Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Fallsway
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto I 83 toward I 695 East, I 83 North: Towson, York PA
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto I 83 toward I 83 North: Timonium, York PA
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Timonium, Timonium Road East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Baltimore, MD and Hunt Valley, MD, road signs point toward York, Timonium and Timonium Road East.
York
Timonium
Timonium Road East
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jones Falls Expressway | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| York Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| I 83 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Ashland Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Calvert Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Timonium Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Paper Mill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and Hunt Valley, MD.
Start on East Fayette Street
Turn slight right onto North Calvert Street
Turn right onto East Centre Street
Turn left onto Fallsway
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 83
Take the exit onto I 83
Merge onto I 83; I 695
Take the exit onto I 83
Take the exit
Turn straight onto West Timonium Road
Turn left onto MD 45
Turn right onto MD 145
Turn straight onto MD 145
Turn left onto Hunters Run Drive
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.90 one way
$5.80 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Baltimore on Friday
Local time
12:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Hunt Valley on Friday
Local time
12:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore more options from Baltimore, MD or browse trips ending in Hunt Valley, MD.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MD road trips.
