Origin
Baltimore, OH
Evening in Baltimore on Thursday
Local time
6:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baltimore, OH to Wacker Heights, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
15m
Distance
9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baltimore, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Baltimore, OH to Wacker Heights, OH covers 9 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast, Baltimore-Somerset Road, East Market Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.2 miles on Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 15m drive with frequent turns across 9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast is the longest continuous segment at about 6.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near SR 37 / Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (SR 37 / Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (Rainbow Drive Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (Northwood Drive Northeast): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 37 / Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast
Turn right onto SR 37 / Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Rainbow Drive Northeast
Turn left onto Rainbow Drive Northeast
Navigation decision point
3
8.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Northwood Drive Northeast
Turn right onto Northwood Drive Northeast
Navigation decision point
4
8.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Longwood Drive Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto Longwood Drive Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Beechwood Drive Northeast
Turn left onto Beechwood Drive Northeast
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Baltimore-Somerset Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| East Market Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Northwood Drive Northeast | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Longwood Drive Northeast | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Rainbow Drive Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Beechwood Drive Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast
— 6.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, OH and Wacker Heights, OH.
1
Start on SR 256
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Market Street
2
Continue on SR 256
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore-Somerset Road
3
Turn right onto SR 37
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast
4
Turn left onto Rainbow Drive Northeast
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Rainbow Drive Northeast
5
Turn right onto Northwood Drive Northeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwood Drive Northeast
6
At end of road, turn right onto Longwood Drive Northeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Longwood Drive Northeast
7
Turn left onto Beechwood Drive Northeast
175 ft
·
7 sec
·
Beechwood Drive Northeast
8
Arrive at destination
Beechwood Drive Northeast
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.40 one way
$2.79 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.99 | $3.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Wacker Heights, OH
Evening in Wacker Heights on Thursday
Local time
6:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
3 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
15m 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, OH to Wacker Heights, OH covers 9 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast, Baltimore-Somerset Road, East Market Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.5 miles from Baltimore, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.40 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 straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (SR 37 / Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (Rainbow Drive Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (Northwood Drive Northeast): Navigation decision point.
The route from Baltimore, OH to Wacker Heights, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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