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Trip from Baltimore, MD to Mayo, MD

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

51m

Distance

35.6 mi

57 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m

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

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Mayo, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Baltimore, MD to Mayo, MD covers 35.6 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 97, Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Central Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.7 miles on I 97. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.90 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 35.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Baltimore, MD to Mayo, MD covers 35.6 miles and takes about 51m, 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 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 97 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.7 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 6.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 35.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: 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; at 25.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

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
6
25.2 mi into trip | ~33m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay...
6
26 mi into trip | ~34m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MD 665: Riva Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 22 Toward MD 665: Riva Road
7
27.3 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward MD 2: Parole, Edgewater

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 2: Parole, Edgewater

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 Mayo, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Edgewater along the way.

Edgewater

27.3 mi in | ~36m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 97 16.7 mi 19m
Baltimore-Washington Parkway 4.1 mi 5m
Central Avenue 4.1 mi 7m
Solomons Island Road 3.4 mi 6m
Baltimore Beltway 1.3 mi 1m
Russell Street 1 mi 2m
Aris T Allen Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
Central Avenue East 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 97 — 16.7 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and Mayo, 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 left at fork onto I 97

7.8 mi · 8 min · I 97
Toward Bay Bridge
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 49 sec
Exit 22 Toward MD 665: Riva Road
13

Continue on MD 665

0.8 mi · 1 min · Aris T Allen Boulevard
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward MD 2: Parole, Edgewater Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn right onto MD 2

3.4 mi · 6 min · Solomons Island Road
Use the straight lane.
16

Turn left onto MD 214

4.1 mi · 7 min · Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
17

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 214

0.4 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue East
18

Arrive at destination

MD 214

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.8 mi from Baltimore, MD · 24m into the drive

town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, suburb of Washington, DC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kensington, MD

18 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

Oakland, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kensington, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Baltimore, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Mayo, MD

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Mayo, 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

$5.90 one way

$11.80 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.46 $12.93
premium $4.93 $6.90 $13.81
diesel $5.61 $7.86 $15.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.7 0 $3.74 $1.71
Efficient EV 8.9 0 $3.11 $1.42
EV Truck/SUV 14.2 0 $4.98 $2.28

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 16, 2026

Origin

Baltimore, MD

Late night in Baltimore on Friday

Local time

12:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

91°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 8 to 12 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:33AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Destination

Mayo, MD

Late night in Mayo on Friday

Local time

12:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

27 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

51m 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 Mayo, MD covers 35.6 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 97, Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Central Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.8 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 $5.90 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 35.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 25.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Baltimore, MD to Mayo, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Edgewater along the way.

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