Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Savage, MD
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The drive from Baltimore, MD to Savage, MD covers 17.6 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Washington Boulevard, Cal Ripken Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.8 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 27m highway drive covering 17.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Washington Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.8 miles on I 95.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Washington Boulevard. 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.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 17.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
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 0.5 miles (East Conway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto MD 2 / Saint Paul Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto East Conway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward MD 175 West, MD 175 East: Jessup, Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 175 East: Jessup
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Baltimore, MD to Savage, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Columbia along the way.
Columbia
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 10.8 mi | 13m |
| Washington Boulevard | 3 mi | 5m |
| Cal Ripken Way | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Rouse Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Baltimore Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Light Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Conway Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Howard Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and Savage, MD.
Start on East Fayette Street
Turn left onto MD 2
Continue on MD 2
Turn right onto East Conway Street
Turn left onto I 395
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto MD 175
Turn right onto US 1
Turn right onto Howard Street
Continue on Baltimore Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.92 one way
$5.84 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.20 | $6.39 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.41 | $6.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Late night in Baltimore on Friday
Local time
5:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Savage on Friday
Local time
5:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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 and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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