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Trip from Baltimore, MD to Marlton, MD

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 1m

Distance

42.1 mi

68 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

19 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 57m ★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m

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

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Marlton, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Baltimore, MD to Marlton, MD covers 42.1 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MD 3, I 97, Crain Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.2 miles on MD 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.98 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

21.1 miles from Baltimore, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 1m highway drive covering 42.1 miles, with most of the trip on MD 3 and I 97. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.2 miles on MD 3.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 18.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MD 3 and I 97. 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.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 42.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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 10 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
4
42 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | North Marlton Avenue

Turn left onto North Marlton Avenue

Navigation decision point

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 Marlton, 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 18.2 mi 26m
I 97 8.9 mi 10m
Crain Highway 5.4 mi 7m
Baltimore-Washington Parkway 4.1 mi 5m
Baltimore Beltway 1.3 mi 1m
Russell Street 1 mi 2m
Trumps Hill Road 0.8 mi 2m
West Fayette Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: MD 3 — 18.2 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and Marlton, 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 Burnie Use 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 4 Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge Use 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, Crofton Use the left lane.
11

Continue on US 301

5.4 mi · 7 min · Crain Highway
Use the straight lane.
12

Turn left onto MD 382

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Croom Road
13

Turn right onto Trumps Hill Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Trumps Hill Road
14

Turn left onto North Marlton Avenue

422 ft · 18 sec · North Marlton Avenue
15

Arrive at destination

North Marlton Avenue

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 21.1 miles from Baltimore, MD, or about 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.2 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 42.1 miles or 1h 1m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 21.1 miles or 29m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marlton, 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.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 42.1 miles and 1h 1m.

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.
The longest stretch is on MD 3 for about 18.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.1 mi from Baltimore, MD · 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

21 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Baltimore, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Marlton, MD

The final approach into Marlton, 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 Marlton, MD.

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.

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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 26.1
Caution: DC Water Sewer Overflow
Caution: Hiking in Gold Mine Tract
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.98 one way

$13.96 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $7.64 $15.29
premium $4.93 $8.16 $16.33
diesel $5.61 $9.30 $18.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

19 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Canton Crossing - Tesla Supercharger

Baltimore, MD

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Baltimore, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Rosedale, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

EVsmart - BGE - St Frances Academy

Baltimore, MD

SWTCH

6 DCFC

Shops at Canton Crossing

Baltimore, MD

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

Alameda Marketplace

Baltimore, MD

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

EVsmart - BGE - Northeast Market

Baltimore, MD

SWTCH

4 DCFC

EVsmart - BGE - Barclay Street Lot

Baltimore, MD

SWTCH

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 5 Non-Networked: 4 Tesla: 3 SWTCH: 3 Blink Network: 2 eVgo Network: 2

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.6 0 $4.42 $2.02
Efficient EV 10.5 0 $3.68 $1.68
EV Truck/SUV 16.8 0 $5.89 $2.69

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Baltimore, MD

Late night in Baltimore on Wednesday

Local time

12:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Marlton, MD

Late night in Marlton on Wednesday

Local time

12:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°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 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 1m 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 Marlton, MD covers 42.1 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MD 3, I 97, Crain Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.1 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 $6.98 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 is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 42.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 Marlton, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Crofton along the way.

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