Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
39.4 mi
63 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good 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.
Silver Hill, MD
Robert So
The drive from Baltimore, MD to Silver Hill, MD covers 39.4 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 Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Fort Davis Drive Southeast, Kenilworth Avenue Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.1 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 39.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 1m highway drive covering 39.4 miles, with most of the trip on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Fort Davis Drive Southeast. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.1 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Fort Davis Drive Southeast. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.1 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 32.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, Minnesota Avenue, Kenilworth Terrace
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 Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Ridge Road Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Baltimore, MD and Silver Hill, MD, road signs point toward Annapolis and Kenilworth Terrace.
Annapolis
Kenilworth Terrace
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 30.1 mi | 41m |
| Fort Davis Drive Southeast | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Kenilworth Avenue Freeway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Minnesota Avenue Northeast | 1 mi | 2m |
| Russell Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Branch Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Southern Avenue Southeast | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Ridge Road Southeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and Silver Hill, 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
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on MD 201
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto Ridge Road Southeast
Turn right onto Fort Davis Drive Southeast
At end of road, turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
Turn right onto Southern Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto MD 5
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 5
Turn left onto MD 414
Turn right onto MD 414
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.7 mi from Baltimore, MD · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Baltimore, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Silver Hill, 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
$6.53 one way
$13.06 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Thursday
Local time
6:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Silver Hill on Thursday
Local time
6:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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.
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