The drive from Baltimore, MD to Long Beach, MD covers 69.4 miles and takes about 1h 46m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MD 3, Southern Maryland Boulevard, North Solomons Island Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.9 miles on MD 3.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.51 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.
Midpoint
34.7 miles from Baltimore, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 69.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Baltimore, MD to Long Beach, MD covers 69.4 miles and takes about 1h 46m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 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 17.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.6 miles in near MD 295 / North Greene Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.4 miles you will encounter 19 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 19 key points
These 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
6
37.5 mi into trip|~55m in
Take the ramp toward MD 4 South
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward MD 4 South
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 Long Beach, 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
17.9 mi
26m
Southern Maryland Boulevard
10.2 mi
14m
North Solomons Island Road
9 mi
13m
I 97
8.9 mi
10m
South Solomons Island Road
5.3 mi
7m
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
4.1 mi
5m
Stephanie Roper Highway
3.1 mi
4m
Calvert Beach Road
1.5 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
MD 3
— 17.9 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and Long Beach, 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 BurnieUse 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 4Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay BridgeUse 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, CroftonUse the left lane.
11
Turn left onto Village Drive West
229 ft·10 sec·Village Drive West
12
Turn right onto Old Crain Highway
1.1 mi·2 min·Old Crain Highway
13
Continue on Marlboro Pike
0.8 mi·1 min·Marlboro Pike
14
Turn right onto Green Landing Road
0.3 mi·37 sec·Green Landing Road
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward MD 4 South
16
Merge onto MD 4
3.1 mi·4 min·Stephanie Roper Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on MD 4
10 mi·14 min·Southern Maryland Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on MD 2; MD 4
9.0 mi·13 min·North Solomons Island Road
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on MD 2; MD 4
5.3 mi·7 min·South Solomons Island Road
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto West End Boulevard
0.1 mi·20 sec·West End Boulevard
21
Turn right onto MD 765
1.4 mi·2 min·Saint Leonard Road
22
Enter roundabout onto Calvert Beach Road
145 ft·3 sec·Calvert Beach Road
23
Continue on Calvert Beach Road
1.5 mi·3 min·Calvert Beach Road
24
Turn slight right onto Bayview Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Bayview Avenue
25
Continue on Valley Drive
0.2 mi·49 sec·Valley Drive
26
Turn left onto Elm Road
425 ft·18 sec·Elm Road
27
Turn right onto South Harbor Drive
0.1 mi·26 sec·South Harbor Drive
28
Turn left onto Long Beach Drive
0.2 mi·43 sec·Long Beach Drive
29
Turn right onto Bayview Road
141 ft·6 sec·Bayview Road
30
Arrive at destination
Bayview Road
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 34.7 miles from Baltimore, MD, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.9 miles.
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 15 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.7 miles or 49m 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 Long Beach, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Baltimore, MD
This is one driving day of about 69.4 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Baltimore, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on MD 3 for about 17.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.7 mi from Baltimore, MD
· 49m into the drive
The midpoint is around 34.7 miles from Baltimore, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Long Beach, MD
The final approach into Long Beach, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Harriet Tubman was a deeply spiritual woman who lived her ideals and dedicated her life to freedom. She is the Underground Railroad’s best known conductor and before the Civil War repeatedly risked he...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 69.4
Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...
29 mi from route
~72 min detour
$20
near mile 26.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.51 one way
$23.01 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$12.60
$25.20
premium
$4.93
$13.46
$26.92
diesel
$5.61
$15.32
$30.65
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.8
0
$7.29
$3.33
Efficient EV
17.4
0
$6.07
$2.78
EV Truck/SUV
27.8
0
$9.72
$4.44
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Baltimore, MD
Evening
in Baltimore on Thursday
Local time
7:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Long Beach, MD
Evening
in Long Beach on Thursday
Local time
7:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°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
30 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 46m 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 Long Beach, MD covers 69.4 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MD 3, Southern Maryland Boulevard, North Solomons Island Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.7 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 $11.51 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 69.4 miles you will encounter 19 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 Long Beach, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Crofton along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park and Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
