Origin
Baltimore, MD
Morning in Baltimore on Monday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baltimore, MD to North East, MD
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
47.2 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
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6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Baltimore, MD to North East, MD covers 47.2 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Express Toll Lanes, East Baltimore Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.7 miles on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.81 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
23.6 miles from Baltimore, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 47.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 30.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MD 2 / Saint Paul Street.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 47.2 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 0.1 miles (MD 2 / Saint Paul Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (East Baltimore Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (MD 150 / East Lombard Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MD 2 / Saint Paul Street
Turn left onto MD 2 / Saint Paul Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Baltimore Street
Turn left onto East Baltimore Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
3 mi into trip
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~9m in
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MD 150 / East Lombard Street
Turn left onto MD 150 / East Lombard Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
44.5 mi into trip
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~58m in
Take the exit toward MD 272: North East, Rising Sun
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 100
Toward MD 272: North East, Rising Sun
8
44.7 mi into trip
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~59m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 272 South: North East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward MD 272 South: North East
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Baltimore, MD to North East, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Rising Sun along the way.
Rising Sun
44.5 mi in
|
~58m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 30.7 mi | 35m |
| Express Toll Lanes | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| East Baltimore Street | 2.8 mi | 8m |
| North East Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| East Lombard Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Mauldin Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
— 30.7 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and North East, MD.
1
Start on East Fayette Street
487 ft
·
23 sec
·
East Fayette Street
2
Turn left onto MD 2
312 ft
·
16 sec
·
Saint Paul Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto East Baltimore Street
2.8 mi
·
8 min
·
East Baltimore Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
At end of road, turn right onto MD 150
418 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Haven Street
5
Turn left onto MD 150
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lombard Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 895 North
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 895
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 895
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
297 ft
·
3 sec
10
Merge onto I 95
31 mi
·
35 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 100
Toward MD 272: North East, Rising Sun
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward MD 272 South: North East
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto MD 272
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North East Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on MD 272
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Mauldin Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on MD 272
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Main Street
16
Turn left onto West Street
391 ft
·
24 sec
·
West Street
17
Turn left onto MD 272
145 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Mauldin Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
MD 272
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 23.6 miles from Baltimore, MD, or about 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.7 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 47.2 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.6 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North East, 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 47.2 miles and 1h 4m.
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 John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway for about 30.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.6 mi from Baltimore, MD · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 47.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.6 miles from Baltimore, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North East, MD
The final approach into North East, 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 North East, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.81 one way
$15.62 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $8.55 | $17.09 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.15 | $18.29 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.49 | $20.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.09
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
(1.4 mi)
$0.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Destination
North East, MD
Morning in North East on Monday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°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
3 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
1h 4m 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 North East, MD covers 47.2 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Express Toll Lanes, East Baltimore Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.6 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 $7.81 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 14 significant decision points across 47.2 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 0.1 miles (MD 2 / Saint Paul Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (East Baltimore Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (MD 150 / East Lombard Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Baltimore, MD to North East, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Rising Sun along the way.
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