Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
39.7 mi
64 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.
Suitland, MD
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Baltimore, MD to Suitland, MD is 39.7 miles and takes about 1 hour via the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within the Northeast region, entirely within Maryland. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on a highway, making it a quick and efficient option if you need to get between these two points. With its short duration and low estimated fuel cost, this route is ideal for a same-day journey, allowing plenty of time for your activities at either end.
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.
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Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 39.7 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 (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This drive is heavily influenced by highway travel, with 76% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 30.1 miles on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, offering a consistent pace for a considerable portion of the trip. While predominantly highway, the route incorporates Addison Road and Eastern Avenue Northeast, which may introduce more local traffic and varied speed limits as you approach your destination. Expect a generally direct and functional driving experience, prioritizing efficiency over winding scenic byways.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Addison Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Fayette Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.7 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: near the start (East Fayette Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (MD 295 / North Greene Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Depart onto East Fayette Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto MD 295 / North Greene Street
Lane positioning matters here
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 Eastern Avenue, Aquatic Gardens
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Baltimore, MD and Suitland, MD, road signs point toward Annapolis and Aquatic Gardens.
Annapolis
Aquatic Gardens
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 30.1 mi | 41m |
| Addison Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Eastern Avenue Northeast | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Silver Hill Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Russell Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Walker Mill Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West Fayette Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Greene Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and Suitland, 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
Continue on Kenilworth Avenue
Turn left onto Eastern Avenue Northeast
Turn sharp left onto MD 704
Turn right onto Addison Road
Continue on Walker Mill Road
Continue on MD 458
Turn left onto Suitland Road
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.8 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 39.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Baltimore, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Suitland, 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
$6.58 one way
$13.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.70 | $15.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 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 | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
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 Friday
Local time
6:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Suitland on Friday
Local time
6:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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