Origin
Baltimore, MD
Evening in Baltimore on Thursday
Local time
8:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baltimore, MD to Lake Shore, MD
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
33m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Shore, MD
Jiri Ikonomidis
Trip Overview
The drive from Baltimore, MD to Lake Shore, MD covers 21.6 miles and takes about 33m 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 $3.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 21.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Baltimore, MD to Lake Shore, MD is easy. At 33m 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 Lake Shore, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Fayette Street | — | — |
| North Greene Street | — | — |
| Russell Street | — | — |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | — | — |
| I 695 East | — | — |
| Baltimore Beltway | — | — |
| MD 10 South | — | — |
| Arundel Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Fayette Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and Lake Shore, 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 left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
11
Turn straight onto Mountain Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mountain Road
12
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.58 one way
$7.16 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Lake Shore, MD
Evening in Lake Shore on Thursday
Local time
8:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
33m 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 Lake Shore, MD covers 21.6 miles and takes about 33m 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 10.8 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 $3.58 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 Lake Shore, MD is easy. At 33m 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 Lake Shore, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Baltimore, MD to Lake Shore, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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