Origin
Baltimore, MD
Late night in Baltimore on Friday
Local time
12:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baltimore, MD to Timonium, MD
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
22m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Timonium, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
The drive from Baltimore, MD to Timonium, MD covers 13.5 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jones Falls Expressway, I 83, Baltimore Beltway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.4 miles on Jones Falls Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 13.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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.
Drive Character
This is a 22m highway drive covering 13.5 miles, with most of the trip on Jones Falls Expressway and I 83. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.4 miles on Jones Falls Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jones Falls Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jones Falls Expressway and I 83. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near East Centre Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 13.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Fallsway): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (I 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Centre Street
Turn right onto East Centre Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Fallsway
Turn left onto Fallsway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
9.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 83
Take the exit onto I 83 toward I 695 East, I 83 North: Towson, York PA
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.
Toward I 695 East, I 83 North: Towson, York PA
8
10.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 83
Take the exit onto I 83 toward I 83 North: Timonium, York PA
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 24
Toward I 83 North: Timonium, York PA
8
12.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Timonium, Timonium Road East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16A
Toward Timonium, Timonium Road East
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Baltimore, MD and Timonium, MD, road signs point toward York and Timonium Road East.
York
9.4 mi in
|
~15m
|
via I 83
Timonium Road East
12.3 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jones Falls Expressway | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| I 83 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Calvert Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Timonium Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northwood Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| York Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Centre Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jones Falls Expressway
— 8.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and Timonium, MD.
1
Start on East Fayette Street
51 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Fayette Street
2
Turn slight right onto North Calvert Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Calvert Street
3
Turn right onto East Centre Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Centre Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto Fallsway
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Fallsway
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 83 North
6
Merge onto I 83
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Jones Falls Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto I 83
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 83
Toward I 695 East, I 83 North: Towson, York PA
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 83; I 695
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
9
Take the exit onto I 83
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 83
Exit 24
Toward I 83 North: Timonium, York PA
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 16A
Toward Timonium, Timonium Road East
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto West Timonium Road
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Timonium Road
12
Turn right onto MD 45
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
York Road
13
Turn left onto Northwood Drive
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Northwood Drive
14
Turn right onto Vista Lane
435 ft
·
19 sec
·
Vista Lane
15
Arrive at destination
Vista Lane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.24 one way
$4.48 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Timonium, MD
Late night in Timonium on Friday
Local time
12:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
2 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
22m 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 Timonium, MD covers 13.5 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jones Falls Expressway, I 83, Baltimore Beltway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 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 $2.24 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 10 decision points packed into just 13.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Fallsway): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (I 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Baltimore, MD and Timonium, MD, road signs point toward York and Timonium Road East.
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