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Trip from Baltimore, MD to Landover, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

47m

Distance

32.4 mi

52 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 44m ★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Landover, MD, MD

Landover, MD

RDNE Stock project

Trip Overview

The drive from Baltimore, MD to Landover, MD covers 32.4 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Russell Street, Landover Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.8 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.37 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 32.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 47m highway drive covering 32.4 miles, with most of the trip on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Russell Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.8 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 28.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Russell Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Fayette Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 32.4 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: near the start (East Fayette Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (MD 295 / North Greene Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.8 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 points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Fayette Street

Depart onto East Fayette Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
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.
7
30.8 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the exit toward MD 202: Cheverly, Bladensburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward MD 202: Cheverly, Bladensburg
5
32 mi into trip | ~46m in | Old Landover Road

At end of road, turn right onto Old Landover Road

Navigation decision point

4
32.3 mi into trip | ~47m in | Dorman Street

Turn right onto Dorman Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Baltimore-Washington Parkway 28.8 mi 39m
Russell Street 1 mi 2m
Landover Road 0.9 mi 1m
West Fayette Street 0.4 mi 1m
North Greene Street 0.4 mi <1m
East Fayette Street 0.2 mi <1m
Old Landover Road 0.2 mi <1m
Warner Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Baltimore-Washington Parkway — 28.8 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and Landover, 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

29 mi · 39 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward MD 202: Cheverly, Bladensburg Use the slight right lane.
7

Turn left onto MD 202

0.9 mi · 1 min · Landover Road
8

Turn left onto Kilmer Street

345 ft · 11 sec · Kilmer Street
9

At end of road, turn right onto Old Landover Road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Old Landover Road
10

Turn left onto Warner Avenue

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Warner Avenue
11

Turn right onto Dorman Street

79 ft · 3 sec · Dorman Street
12

Arrive at destination

Dorman Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.2 mi from Baltimore, MD · 24m into the drive

Downtown Maryland City, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Maryland City, MD

16 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

Seat Pleasant, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Maryland City, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Baltimore, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Landover, MD

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Landover, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.37 one way

$10.74 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.88 $11.77
premium $4.93 $6.28 $12.57
diesel $5.61 $7.15 $14.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.7 0 $3.40 $1.56
Efficient EV 8.1 0 $2.83 $1.30
EV Truck/SUV 13 0 $4.54 $2.07

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Baltimore, MD

Afternoon in Baltimore on Friday

Local time

3:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

91°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 8 to 12 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Destination

Landover, MD

Afternoon in Landover on Friday

Local time

3:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°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

13 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

47m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Baltimore, MD to Landover, MD covers 32.4 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Russell Street, Landover Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 16.2 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 $5.37 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.4 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: near the start (East Fayette Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (MD 295 / North Greene Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Baltimore, MD to Landover, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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