Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
42 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mellwood, MD
Jason Morrison
Baltimore, MD to Mellwood, MD is 42 miles and takes about 1 hour via Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Capital Beltway, and Pennsylvania Avenue, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within Maryland, connecting the Northeast region's urban corridor. It's a short trip, ideal for a quick transit or an easy day trip, offering a mixed driving experience that shouldn't present major challenges. Consider this route if you need a reliable and efficient way to get between these two points without a significant time commitment.
Slices of American history are around every corner in Baltimore. Maryland's largest city is a gritty old seaport town that's perhaps most famous as the site of Fort McHenry, where, at the height of the War of 1812, the sight of a tattered but defiant American flag flying over the harbor, despite a furious British bombardment, inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem that was later adapted into the U.S. national anthem "Star-Spangled Banner". Nowadays, Baltimore's nonstop nightlife, temperate climate, tradition of hospitality (they don't call this place "Charm City" for nothing), and cultural attractions — not to mention its prime location on the juncture of Chesapeake Bay — made it one of the major tourist destinations of the Mid-Atlantic region.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 42 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
This drive features a 59% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of the 42 miles on faster-paced roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 24.7 miles on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, offering a period of consistent travel. The profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' suggesting you'll transition between highway speeds and potentially some more localized road conditions as you approach your destination. Expect a dynamic feel as the environment shifts from parkway to beltway to avenue.
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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42 miles you will encounter 10 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 26.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto MD 295 / North Greene Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward MD 4 South/East: Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward MD 223: Woodyard Road, Westphalia, Clinton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Marlboro Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Baltimore, MD and Mellwood, MD, road signs point toward Andrews Air Force Base and Upper Marlboro.
Andrews Air Force Base
Upper Marlboro
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 24.7 mi | 33m |
| Capital Beltway | 11.4 mi | 15m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Russell Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Fayette Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Greene Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Fayette Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Woodyard Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and Mellwood, MD.
Start on East Fayette Street
Continue on West Fayette Street
Turn left onto MD 295
Continue on MD 295
Turn straight onto MD 295
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95; I 495
Take the exit
Merge onto MD 4
Take the exit
Turn right onto MD 223
Turn left onto Marlboro Pike
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21 mi from Baltimore, MD · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21 miles from Baltimore, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Mellwood, 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.
Regular Gas
$6.96 one way
$13.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.63 | $15.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.27 | $18.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 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 | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Baltimore on Friday
Local time
6:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Mellwood on Friday
Local time
6:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore more options from Baltimore, MD or browse trips ending in Mellwood, MD.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MD road trips.
