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Trip from Baltimore, MD to Summerfield, MD

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

51m

Distance

34.1 mi

55 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Summerfield, MD, MD

Summerfield, MD

Chris F

Trip Overview

The drive from Baltimore, MD to Summerfield, MD covers 34.1 miles and takes about 51m 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, Capital Beltway, Russell Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.7 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.65 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 34.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 51m highway drive covering 34.1 miles, with most of the trip on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Capital Beltway. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.7 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 24.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Capital Beltway. 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.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 34.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.

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 27 miles (I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | MD 295 / North Greene Street

Turn left onto MD 295 / North Greene Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
7
26.7 mi into trip | ~38m in

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

Use the right lane. Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andre...
5
27 mi into trip | ~39m in | I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway

Merge onto I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
32 mi into trip | ~46m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
8
32.3 mi into trip | ~47m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MD 202 North: Bladensburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 17B Toward MD 202 North: Bladensburg

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Baltimore, MD to Summerfield, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Andrews Air Force Base along the way.

Andrews Air Force Base

26.7 mi in | ~38m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Baltimore-Washington Parkway 24.7 mi 33m
Capital Beltway 5 mi 6m
Russell Street 1 mi 2m
Sean Taylor Road 0.4 mi <1m
Hill Oaks Road 0.4 mi <1m
West Fayette Street 0.4 mi 1m
North Greene Street 0.4 mi <1m
Landover Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Baltimore-Washington Parkway — 24.7 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and Summerfield, MD.

1

Start on East Fayette Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · East Fayette Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2

Continue on West Fayette Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Fayette Street
3

Turn left onto MD 295

0.4 mi · 47 sec · North Greene Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
4

Continue on MD 295

1.0 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Turn straight onto MD 295

25 mi · 33 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto I 95; I 495

5.0 mi · 6 min · Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 17B Toward MD 202 North: Bladensburg Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn straight onto MD 202

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Landover Road
11

Turn left onto Brightseat Road

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Brightseat Road
Use the left lane.
12

Continue on Sean Taylor Road

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Sean Taylor Road
13

Enter roundabout onto Hill Oaks Road

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Hill Oaks Road
14

Continue on Hill Oaks Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Hill Oaks Road
15

Turn left

0.1 mi · 53 sec
16

Turn left

99 ft · 7 sec
17

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.1 mi from Baltimore, MD · 25m into the drive

Downtown Maryland City, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Maryland City, MD

17 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

Seat Pleasant, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Maryland City, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Baltimore, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Summerfield, MD

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Summerfield, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.65 one way

$11.31 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.19 $12.38
premium $4.93 $6.61 $13.23
diesel $5.61 $7.53 $15.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 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 10.2 0 $3.58 $1.64
Efficient EV 8.5 0 $2.98 $1.36
EV Truck/SUV 13.6 0 $4.77 $2.18

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Baltimore, MD

Evening in Baltimore on Thursday

Local time

5:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

91°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 8 to 12 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Destination

Summerfield, MD

Evening in Summerfield on Thursday

Local time

5:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

39 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

51m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Baltimore, MD to Summerfield, MD covers 34.1 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Capital Beltway, Russell Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.1 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 $5.65 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 34.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
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 27 miles (I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Baltimore, MD to Summerfield, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Andrews Air Force Base along the way.

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